Description: Cuprian Smithsonite on Matrix-Tsumeb Mine-Otavi Foothills, Namibia Class: Crystals on Matrix Size Range: Small Miniature (3.0-4.5 cm) Size: 3.1 X 2.6 X 2.4 cm Weight: 30.00 grams Description: This beautiful Tsumeb classic features complete coverage of the display face with crystalline, mint green, botryoidal masses of Cuprian Smithsonite to a height of 1.5 cm. Richly covered with several generations of growth, this is an outstanding small miniature and a fine representation of the greatly sought after gem quality Cuprian Smithsonites from the Tsumeb Mine. Tsumeb mine is so unique that its very creation is open to debate. Prevalent research has led to the theory that the Tsumeb Mine is the volcanic shaft of a super volcano that erupted 2 billion years ago. The eruption lasted for approx. 100,00 years. 1.5 BYA the dome collapsed filling the throat with sand. There are two aquifers that transect the shaft. The volcanic aquifers are laden with Gallium, sulfates, phosphates and the like creating the stage for crystal formation. Tsumeb is one of the most prolific and highly acclaimed mines in the world producing very high-quality mineral specimens that have been coveted in collections since it starting operating in 1907. Tsumeb Mine closed in 1996. All mineral specimens from Tsumeb are currently in private collections or museums. These stones are 2,000,000,000 years in the making! Distinctive Stones for the Discerning Collector
Price: 64 USD
Location: Vista, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T23:50:54.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Namibia
