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Dioptase on Smithsonite
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Dioptase on Smithsonite (Ref: PE432)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
80mm x 52mm x 39mm
minID: T6H-35G
$500
Gemmy bright-green crystals of Dioptase to 1 mm are heavily scattered on a knob covered with 1 mm crystals of sparkling white Smithsonite. This is a rare association from this famous, now closed mine. This fine old specimen dates to about the mid 1960s, when this collection was assembled. No damage.

ex. Paul Edwards collection.

Data last checked on 25th Aug 2025 - specimen may no longer be available

From: Bob Griffis Minerals
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See Also

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Smithsonite on Calcite
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$500
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Smithsonite
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$342 *
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Smithsonite
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$550
20mm x 20mm x 10mm
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Tarnowitzite on Smithsonite, with Cerussite
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$400
20mm x 10mm x 10mm
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Smithsonite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
$110
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Dioptase on Calcite
Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine) | Tsumeb | Otjikoto Region | Namibia
$962 *
59mm x 34mm x 23mm
From: Wendel Minerals
Smithsonite var. Cuprian Sithsonite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
$91 *
42mm x 60mm x 25mm
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Cadmium Smithsonite
Tsumeb, Namibia
$500
55mm x 35mm x 30mm
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Smithsonite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
$325
23mm x 28mm x 12mm
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Cadmium Smithsonite
Tsumeb, Namibia
$450
60mm x 35mm x 25mm
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Cerussite (GEMMY smoky colored snowflake twin)
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb Otjikoto Region, Namibia
$718
41mm x 20mm x 17mm
From: Mineral Classics
* price is an approximate conversion and may not be accurate.

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