Zincolivenite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia - image 1

Zincolivenite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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A superbly crystallised small thumbnail of vibrant emerald green Zincolivenite from the Tsumeb mine in Namibia. Razor-sharp spear-shaped translucent crystals to 5 mm tall cover a tiny matrix of black primary sulphides. Zincolivenite is a species which spans the intermediate solid solution series between Adamite and Olivenite.

Product details

SpeciesZincolivenite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.8 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$250.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Zincolivenite
Mineral guide
Learn about Zincolivenite
emerald-green crystals in radiating sprays with vitreous to adamantine luster; notable localities, color, habit, and ID cues.
Zincolivenite
Regional guide
Zincolivenite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia, vivid green arsenate with color zoning and gemmy crystals; prized by collectors for locality rarity, beauty, and interest.
Locality guide
Tsumeb
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…