Detailed information
Dimensions
60 x 40 x 24
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
Characteristic acute rhombic crystals of bright candy pink Manganoan Smithsonite measuring to 1 cm are scattered and clustered over the top surface of a metallic grey mixed matrix. The crystals vary from semi-transparent to slightly cloudy and translucent with a bright lustre, although appearing waxy on detailed inspection. This large miniature is a great example of this manganese-rich variety of Smithsonite and will represent the variety well in any collection of Tsumeb miniatures.