Veszelyite and Hemimorphite

Stunning, sharp, unusually isolated crystals to 7mm sparkle against contrasting hemimorphite matrix on this special combination piece from modern finds in this old ore mining district. These were a surprise! We saw previous summer seasons producing rich carpets of thick veszelyite crystals, and large specimens - the largest and richest of species. However, at Tucson 2024, Tom Praszkier and his team brought out a small group of special pieces from a summer 2023 find, with these choice, unusual, isolated crystals. The isolated contrast is unlike any finds we had seen, and we were happy to choose a few as he unpacked them. This piece features two colors of hemimorphite, both white and blue, under the veszelyite.

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Product details

Species

Veszelyite, Hemimorphite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions5.7 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm

Locality

Republic of the Congo, Bouenza Department, Palabanda quarries

Added on12/24/2024

Comments

Known provenance

2024/12