Cobaltoan Smithsonite on Sphalerite, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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Size: 6.7x4.3x2.9cm

Mineral: Smithsonite on Sphalerite and Galena

Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Description: The most famous locality in the world for smithsonite is certainly the Tsumeb mine. Smithsonite was found in abundance in a variety of habits and colors at the mine while it was producing. Perhaps one of the best known varieties of smithsonite was the cobaltoan pink. This particular specimen features a fantastic intensity of bright pink color. Please also note that the matrix is comprised primarily of sphalerite and fluoresces a lovely bright orange under a LW UV light.

Ex. Dan Zellner Collection

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Size: 6.7x4.3x2.9cm

Mineral: Smithsonite on Sphalerite and Galena

Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Description: The most famous locality in the world for smithsonite is certainly the Tsumeb mine. Smithsonite was found in abundance in a variety of habits and colors at the mine while it was producing. Perhaps one of the best known varieties of smithsonite was the cobaltoan pink. This particular specimen features a fantastic intensity of bright pink color. Please also note that the matrix is comprised primarily of sphalerite and fluoresces a lovely bright orange under a LW UV light.

Ex. Dan Zellner Collection

Please feel free to contact me for more photos or videos of the specimen.

Size: 6.7x4.3x2.9cm

Mineral: Smithsonite on Sphalerite and Galena

Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Description: The most famous locality in the world for smithsonite is certainly the Tsumeb mine. Smithsonite was found in abundance in a variety of habits and colors at the mine while it was producing. Perhaps one of the best known varieties of smithsonite was the cobaltoan pink. This particular specimen features a fantastic intensity of bright pink color. Please also note that the matrix is comprised primarily of sphalerite and fluoresces a lovely bright orange under a LW UV light.

Ex. Dan Zellner Collection

Please feel free to contact me for more photos or videos of the specimen.

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