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Zincolivenite

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This is a choice Zincolivenite thumbnail from the famous Tsumeb mine in Namibia. It comes from John Schneider's famous Tsumeb collection and bears the earlier name of this species - as Cuproadamite - on his acrylic base. The specimen is composed entirely of Zincolivenite as an aggregate of large, well formed, slightly curved, deep leaf-green crystals. Individual crystals reach up to 9 x 6 mm by over 5 mm tall and form a circular domed group. The sides of the crystals have a thin outer rind of light limey peppermint-green Zincolivenite which frame and highlight the individual crystals beautifully. A superb Tsumeb mine thumbnail specimen with great pedigree.

Product details

SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 2.1 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$600.00
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…