T1208
Cuprian Smithsonite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 4.7 x 4.0 cm
SOLD
An eye-catching specimen of the rare, "sugary" style of green Smithsonite from Tsumeb, produced in a single pocket in the late 1970s or early 1980s. The balls of 1 mm Smithsonite crystals average about 6 mm across, and the piece has excellent dimensionality and luster. The condition is excellent, with only a few bruises near the edges of the piece. Very good aesthetics.