Detailed information
Species
Smithsonite
Dimensions
57 x 36 x 28
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb Oshikoto Region (Otjikoto Region) Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
This quite stunning miniature Smithsonite from Tsumeb mine is composed entirely of extremely unusual (and rare) tall, elegant, acicular crystals. The crystals show two distinct phases of deposition: one as smaller colourless needle-like crystals; the second as longer and broader cream coloured sharply terminated crystals. This is a fabulous Tsumeb Smithsonite - a really rare form.
