Aragonite (var. plumboan) on Dolomite, Malachite - Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia - Height: 9.2 cm - Width: 6.5 cm- 69 g

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Yoan Beckaert
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€10
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€9
FR
€6

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Aragonite (var. plumboan) on dolomite with malachite, from the Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia; 69 g; 9.2 × 6.5 × 1.8 cm, featuring sharp crystals on a dolomitic matrix with oxide and malachite coatings.

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Very unusual aragonite specimen from Tsumeb, displaying sharp and clear crystals on a dolomitic matrix coated with oxides and malachite spots!

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/1236066053/05382dae2c

Very unusual aragonite specimen from Tsumeb, displaying sharp and clear crystals on a dolomitic matrix coated with oxides and malachite spots!

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
Aragonite (var. plumboan) on Dolomite, Malachite
Mineral form
- Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia
Weight
69 g
Origin (region/city)
Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto
Country of origin
Namibia
Height
9.2 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
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Objects sold
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