The Tsumeb mine is regarded in the mineral collecting world by many as the greatest locality overall. Including a wide range of species, rich history, and type locale specimens, the depth of collectability often goes far beyond the visual appeal. The mine was first discovered on January 21, 1893, by Matthew Rogers. It was initially described as “The Green Hill”. The mine would operate for just over a century, shutting down in 1996 for economic reasons. Tsumeb is considered a world-class quality producer of Adamite, Azurite, Cerussite, Dioptase, Mimetite, Tennantite, and many other species. It is home to 76 Type Locality Minerals.
Featured here is a specimen of dioptase with dolomite and mimetite. Richly colored dioptase crystals preferentially coat the matrix with slight manganese oxides. Small yellow mimetite crystals scatter throughout the dolomite druze. The overall aesthetics are great for this small cabinet specimen. Some damage is present among the dioptase, as commonly is for larger tsumeb material. Crudely formatted on the back, likely from mining. The specimen comes affixed to an acrylic base by hot glue.
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(3.9 × 2.4 × 2.5 in - 9.9 × 6.1 × 6.3 cm) 14.5oz / 411g
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The Tsumeb mine is regarded in the mineral collecting world by many as the greatest locality overall. Including a wide range of species, rich history, and type locale specimens, the depth of collectability often goes far beyond the visual appeal. The mine was first discovered on January 21, 1893, by Matthew Rogers. It was initially described as “The Green Hill”. The mine would operate for just over a century, shutting down in 1996 for economic reasons. Tsumeb is considered a world-class quality producer of Adamite, Azurite, Cerussite, Dioptase, Mimetite, Tennantite, and many other species. It is home to 76 Type Locality Minerals.
Featured here is a specimen of dioptase with dolomite and mimetite. Richly colored dioptase crystals preferentially coat the matrix with slight manganese oxides. Small yellow mimetite crystals scatter throughout the dolomite druze. The overall aesthetics are great for this small cabinet specimen. Some damage is present among the dioptase, as commonly is for larger tsumeb material. Crudely formatted on the back, likely from mining. The specimen comes affixed to an acrylic base by hot glue.
Thank you so much for viewing! Please message for any further information
(3.9 × 2.4 × 2.5 in - 9.9 × 6.1 × 6.3 cm) 14.5oz / 411g
ORDERS SHIP MONDAYS
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