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Smithsonite from Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Alan Fertel
Alan Fertel
Leesport, Pa.
0 for sale·Member since 2025

Cobaltoan Smithsinite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

5 x 4.8 x 4 cm


Gemmy, sharp, rosy red , slightly rounded rhomboid crystals stand out from the matrix on this Tsumeb charm! Ex. Anthony Gleckler photo by Laszlo Kupi

Product details

Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.8 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/16/2025
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Anthony GlecklerNot disclosed

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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
Learn about Smithsonite
ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.
Smithsonite
Regional guide
Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — varied rhombohedral and botryoidal forms, pink to green colors, and mineral associations; a prized locality for collectors.