Description

6.9 x 5 x 3 cm

129.7 grams

Choice specimen here from the Tsumeb Mine! An oddity about Tsumeb is that a few species found commonly all around the world are in fact quite scarce from Tsumeb, especially forming good crystals; Quartz and Galena, to name a couple. This piece here has such a rich covering of distinct Quartz crystals it’s almost unbelievable. The sharp metallic Tennantites here and there among the Quartz adds a nice touch to the piece and helps to confirm that this is indeed from Tsumeb!One of the richest ore bodies in the world, the Tsumeb Mine produced millions of tons of metallic ores as well as numerous varieties of minerals, in all sorts of combinations! Quartz is a rare species collectors go after from this mine. Don’t miss this rare and aesthetic specimen!

45-S2015