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Tennantite with minor Quartz and Pyrite

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A vertical rib of massive grey-silver Tennantite forms a central core over which are developed excellent regular tetragonal crystals of sooty-grey Tennantite, typically of between 1 to 1.5 cm on edge. The tetrahedrons exhibit modified edges and are intergrown to form an almost complete coverage of crystals. From the Tsumeb Mine in the Otjikoto Region of Namibia, any remaining gaps between the crystals are infilled with micro Quartz and Pyrite crystals covering the Tennantite core. A terrific example of well crystallised Tennantite from Tsumeb.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 8.4 x 4.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$850.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Tennantite
Mineral guide
Learn about Tennantite
sharp tetrahedral crystals with gunmetal luster, prized by collectors for classic localities, rarity, and display-worthy specimens.
Tennantite
Regional guide
Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia: steel-gray tetrahedra on dolomite or quartz, prized by collectors for rarity, contrast, and the iconic type locality.
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…