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Duftite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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A beautiful and one-of-a-kind specimen of microcrystalline Duftite forming a layered crab-like shell in shades of green from earthy lime to dark leaf-green. This highly unusual cast from the Tsumeb mine in Namibia has formed in curved curtain-like stacked shells of Duftite with no attached matrix. It is possibly an but may have formed through precipitation of arsenic-rich brines in the karstic environment. A scientifically fascinating and beautiful Duftite cast from Tsumeb.

Product details

SpeciesDuftite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.0 x 7.9 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$2,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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vivid green hues from velvety drusy to botryoidal forms; rare micromounts and classic localities like Tsumeb and Ojuela attract collectors.
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from Tsumeb, Namibia - olive to bright-green arsenate, famed for texture and paragenesis; the type locality boosts its collecting appeal.
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