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Gorgeous cluster of water-clear transparent scalenohedrons of Smithsonite, with the longest being 1 cm! Remarkably, two of the crystals are actually pink! These crystals are so colorless and sparkly that it actually makes it hard to photograph, so keep in mind that this terrific, aesthetic specimen is even better in person. Purchased in 1975 from Bill Larson. 3 x 2.6 x 2 cm
A wonderful, very large single scalenohedral crystal of Cobaltian Smithsonite. The light pink color is complimented by the translucent to transparent clarity and a superb luster. When backlit or toplit, it just glows! In person it is slightly more pink than beige. Damage free, and sharp in every respect. A terrific single. Purchased in 1975 from Bill Larson. 3.2 x 2 x 1.8 cm
A beautiful specimen of over a dozen modified rhombohedrons strung like pearls along creamy matrix. This Cuprian Smithsonite is one of the rarest and most sought-after varieties because of its vibrant apple-green color, and you can see why. Combine this with excellent luster, and you have an outstanding specimen of this rare habit. Purchased in 1976 from famed Tsumeb dealers , Miriam and Julius Zweibel. 6.5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm
Lovely cluster of sharp, striated scalenohedral crystals up to 1.6 cm in length. The crystals are remarkably gemmy, glassy, have superb luster, and show just a hint of pink . This excellent miniature is much better in person! Purchased in 1976 from the Zweibels. 4.2 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm
Sheaths of crystals form plates and ultimately several mamillary structures (the largest is 2 cm across!) that reflect light and glow like you only dream of! It looks like they are coated with SUGAR, in person! The crystals are clear and slighly green-tinted. This is an unusual form and habit for Tsumeb...because it isn't from Tsumeb. Material from Berg Aukas was often sold OUT OF shops and dealerships in Tsumeb and the error passed on to collectors in the 1960s and 1970s. In retrospect, we know very well that this style of bundled translucent crystals is from Berg Aukas. Doesn't change its value here, or its desirability! They are equally rare specimens from an equally defunct mine. Purchased from Bill Larson in 1976 3.9 x 3.7 x 2.7 cm
Very aesthetic and lustrous 1 mm crystals of pale green Cuprian Smithsonite deposited over a matrix of white drusy crystals. Bright and sparkly from top to bottom, this is really quite a lovely specimen. Purchased from Bill Larson in 1976 7.2 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm
Very sharp and large (up to 1.5 cm on edge) rhombohedrons of almost colorless Smithsonite. The luster is very good, and the main crystals are virtually ding-free. Naturally, there is contact damage along the edges of the specimen, but it is trivial. The display face is pristine save for a contact on the lower-right crystal. Purchased from the Zweibels in 1976 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm
If you look at almost anyone’s Tsumeb wish list, you would certainly find razor-sharp pink scalenodral Cobaltian Smithsonites (faintly pink, as the habit tends to be - they look more beige in pics). Elsewhere on the list you would also find a lustrous cyclic twin of Cerussite. Here we have a rich specimen with freestanding cobaltian smithsonite crystals of high translucency and good size (to 1.5 cm), with very sharp Cerussite twin (with only minor chatter on it) perched upon it! Super minaiture, and one of our favorites of the lot! BETTER IN PERSON. Purchased from the Zweibels in 1976 4.7 x 3.8 x 2.4 cm
Attractive cluster clear, gemmy Smithsonite crystals, many of them doubly-terminated. The largest is about 2 cm, and some of the crystals have a lustrous black coating, which is really quite interesting and appealing. This is a very fine miniature, and better in person! Purchased from the Zweibels in 1976 4.7 x 3.4 x 3 cm
Very large (up to 2.2 cm) transparent to translucent scalenohedral crystals on matrix. The color ranges from light pink (cobaltian) to slightly yellow. This is a superb specimen of Smithsonite with incredible aesthetics for a miniature, and the rarest of habits - the elongated scalenohedra. Purchased from the Zweibels in 1978 5.7 x 5.2 x 2.4 cm
This is one of the more attractive, and certainly most amazing, Smithsonites that I have ever seen. It consists of sharp red phantoms within clear scalenohedral crystals. To say that this is unusual would be putting it mildly. SMALL but BEAUTIFUL! Purchased from the Zweibels in 1979 1.6 x 1.6 x 1 cm
A beautiful, good-sized specimen with sharp pink rhombs of smithsonite to 8mm. This is an old classic smithsonite from Tsumeb. The smithsonite crystals are covering bright orange crystals of quartz to 2mm - an association I had not sene previously. Several damaged smithsonite crystals are present on the specimen but overall its in pretty good shape and nothing visually detracts. Its better in person because the quartz adds a colorful accent which has more appeal in person. Piece comes with old Conklin and Hauck labels. 5.9 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm
Beautiful plate of riveting blue smithsonite from the great classic location of Laurium, Greece. These blue smithsonites came out many years ago and were the best blues available in the 1800s and early 1900s, prior to the Kelly mine material coming out. They are still highly desired for their soft color and old world history. Interesting layering of the smithsonite can be observed along the edges of the piece. Old mid-1900s Schortmann’s Minerals and Hauck collection labels come with piece. 9.1 x 6.1 x 3.2 cm
Very unique example of smithsonite on smithsonite on a limonite matrix from a location I have never heard of, the Hidden Treasure mine in Utah. The specimen is incredible as it has two distinct generations of smithsonite. The first are dark green-blue boytroidal crystals which were deposited on the matrix. Then, light green radiating crystal groups were deposited on top of the dark green. The piece even has a couple of small calcite crystals present. A very appealing smithsonite for any collection and a killer location piece! Old unknown collection and Hauck collection labels are included with the specimen. 5.1 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm
Cadmium smithsonite is one of the hardest to find varieties, especially with a nice yellow color. This piece from the old world’s only real location for cadmium smithsonite and is a great example for the variety. This piece probably came from around the 1980's from the dumps when Barstow would have been actively collecting in Ireland. Botryoidal smithsonite covers the display surface of the piece with groups to 1.7cm. The surface of the crystals have a smooth glassy luster. Very attractive piece in the case. Richard Barstow stock and Hauck collection labels accompany the specimen. 7.2 x 4.4 x 3.5 cm
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