Smithsonite - Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia - Height: 4.5 cm - Width: 3.5 cm- 52 g

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Yoan Beckaert
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Estimate  € 180 - € 220
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€46
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€43
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€36

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Smithsonite meteorite from the Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia, with lustrous crystals on matrix and a dark pink colour.

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Lustrous smithsonite crystals on matrix coming from the famous Tsumeb mine. The crystals show a dark pink color.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1227755911/114162dd93

Lustrous smithsonite crystals on matrix coming from the famous Tsumeb mine. The crystals show a dark pink color.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Smithsonite
Mineral form
- Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia
Weight
52 g
Origin (region/city)
Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto
Country of origin
Namibia
Height
4.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
2.8 cm
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Objects sold
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