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RM697   Tennantite with quartz and dolomite

A tennantite rich specimen from the classic Tsumeb. We can observe some tetrahedron tennantite crystals with curved faces and defined edges, with luster. Some of them show broken areas, but aesthetics is quite good. Old specimen. 4a5b3m

Size: 7,7 x 4,8 x 4,7 cm.
Main crystal: 18 x 17 mm.
Found in 1970's.
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RM452   Tsumcorite with duftite and mimetite

Tsumcorite is a rare lead, zinc and iron arsenate, with Type Locality in Tsumcorp mine (abbreviation of Tsumeb Corporation). This company worked this copper mine during many years, in the Tsumeb mining area. This specimen is very rich in intense orange-brown small crystals of tsumcorite. We can observe platy lanceolated tabular crystals. They are accompanied by mimetite globular aggregates partially covered by brilliant deep green duftite crystals. Huge size, great specimen and rare mineral, all combined. This specimen has been analyzed.

Size: 7,3 x 6,6 x 6,4 cm.
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