WI3227 - Native Copper on Dolomite Shell - $450 (SOLD)
Tsumeb, Namibia
Large Miniature, 6 x 3 x 3 cm
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An unusual specimen with a "bush" of crystallized native copper nestled securely in a hollow cast of dolomite which replaced and survived the erasure of some other species. VERY NICE copper specimen for Tsumeb! Acquired 8-14-1986 . The copper was loose in the pocket and so we have sealed it with glue to ensure it stays attached.




WI3228 - Native Copper - $850
Tsumeb, Namibia
CABINET, 9 x 7 x 5 cm
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A complete-all-around thicket of intricate, organic-looking, intergrown copper wires and crystals. 117 grams! This is a tremendously large and significant Tsumeb copper, which despite producing tonnes of copper smelt products saw very little in the way of speicmen copper production over its lifetime.




WI1533 - Mottramite - $150
Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 7.6 x 5 x 2.1 cm
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A rich plate of bubbly mottramite with exceptional lustre for the species, sitting on drusy mottramite microcrystals




1555 - Quartz - $85
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature, 5 x 3.4 x 1.9 cm
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For all the great things from Tsumeb,quartz is rarely one of them.This specimen has etched quartz crystals to over one inch resting on a metallic matrix.There are also some tiny yellow crystals on the quartz,which,at this point are unkown as to composition and name.




2768 - Quartz - $95
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature, 4.7 x 3.9 x 2.9 cm
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Sitting on a matrix of dolomite is a rare,for Tsumeb,cluster of clear terminated quartz cryals to one inch. Unusually good Tsumeb quartz!




4086- Tennanite and Ankerite- $200 (SOLD)
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature, 5.7 x 3.7 x 3.1 cm
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Large 3 cm Tennanite perched nicely on dolomite matrix! Missing bottom where contacted but otherwise complete and drmatically pyramidal. this is a large one , especially for the price!




2809- Tennantite- $400 (SOLD)
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature, 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
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Excellent cluster of classic Tennantite crystals up to 2 cm on edge, The color, luster, and aesthetics are all very good. Thus would be an excellent addition to any collection, Tsumeb or otherwise.




3290- Tennanite- $375
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature, 4.2 x 3.6 x 2.9 cm
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Attractive well-developed cluster of crystals, with the largest being 2.4 cm on edge. these crystals have good color and a high metallic luster - they just shine in the light. This is an excellent Tennantite!




3795- Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite- $300
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Small Cabinet , 6 x 4 x 1.7 cm
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Very fine bright red crystals set along one side of the matrix. This is a showy specimen of a mineral not often found here. An excellent addition to one’s Tsumeb suite.




3286 - Chalcocite and Quartz - $75
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature, 4.2 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm
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Very nice combination piece with lustrous acicular Chalcocite needles, iridescent equant Chalcocites, and long slender needles of Quartz. Unusual!




1494- Chalcocite on Ore- $75 (SOLD)
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Small Cabinet , 5.4 x 5.2 x 4.6 cm
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Grouping of sharp lustrous crystals to about .4 cm set within an exposed vug in the native ore. A nice specimen for what it is.



 
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