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LL151 - Wulfenite after Tennantite with Dolomite SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6.5 x 6 x 5 cm


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Wulfenite after Tennantite with Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL151a.jpg] Wulfenite after Tennantite with Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL151b.jpg] Wulfenite after Tennantite with Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL151c.jpg] Wulfenite after Tennantite with Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL151d.jpg]

An isolated 4cm crystal of Tannantite covered by small crystals of brown Wulfeniteattractively set in crystals of white Dolomite. Ex. Willy Israel collection. Willy's old label indicates it was purchased from Clive Queit in 1979 for $1500.

LL174 - Duftite (?) on Tennantite SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6 x 5 cm


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Duftite (?) on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL174a.jpg] Duftite (?) on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL174b.jpg] Duftite (?) on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL174c.jpg] Duftite (?) on Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL174e.jpg]

Cluster of large Tennantite crystals with a surface coating of (possible) bright green Duftite. Largest crystal is a huge 6cm on edge! There are also some tine spherical masses of possible Rosasite.

LL167 - Wulfenite with Mimetite $ 650 (=~ ¥ 96444) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 5 x 4 x 4 cm


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Wulfenite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL167a.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL167b.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL167c.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL167d.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL167e.jpg] Wulfenite with Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL167f.jpg]

Translucent to transparent amber-colored Wulfenite crystals associated with yellow Mimetite. There is some breackage on some of the Mimetites but the Wulfenite are all good and reach 1.5cm on edge.

LL123 - Calcite SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 10 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL123a.jpg] Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL123b.jpg] Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL123c.jpg] Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL123f.jpg] Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL123g.jpg]

Transparent, colorless Calcite crystals to 3cm on matrix covered by Duftite (?) and other micro minerals. Undamaged.

LL114 - Azurite with Cerussite $ 300 (=~ ¥ 44513)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3 cm


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Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114a.jpg] Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114b.jpg] Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114c.jpg] Azurite with Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL114e.jpg]

Cluster of glossy Azurite crystals associated with small Cerussite crystals. Main crystal is 3cm and double-terminated.

LL175 - Dioptase $ 200 (=~ ¥ 29675) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL175a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL175b.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL175c.jpg]

Large Dioptase crystals to 1cm on matrix. There are also bits of Wulfenite present along the edges.

LL166 - Wulfenite with Malachite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm


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Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL166a.jpg] Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL166b.jpg] Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL166c.jpg] Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL166d.jpg]

Colorful specimen of large Wulfenite crystals associated with green Malachite and a bit of Mottramite of a different hue of green. Good undamaged crystals on all sides, largest is 3cm on the diagonal.

LL130 - Dioptase, Plancheite $ 750 (=~ ¥ 111281) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 4 cm


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Dioptase, Plancheite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL130a.jpg] Dioptase, Plancheite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL130c.jpg] Dioptase, Plancheite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL130d.jpg] Dioptase, Plancheite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL130f.jpg] Dioptase, Plancheite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL130h.jpg] Dioptase, Plancheite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL130i.jpg]

Highly colorful Tsumeb specimen loaded with crystals. Bright emerald green Dioptase with sky blue Plancheite all on white Calcite, it even has a small area of green Smithsonite. Well crystalized with good crystals on the front, back, and sides.

LL159 - Smithsonite $ 1200 (=~ ¥ 178050)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 9 x 7 x 4 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159d.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL159e.jpg]

Pink Smithsonite crystals to 1.5cm on a dark sulphide rich matrix. There is one cleaved crystal but the rest are perfect. Big and showy specimen.

LL180 - Tennantite $ 1600 (=~ ¥ 237400)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180a.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180b.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180c.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180e.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180f.jpg] Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL180g.jpg]

Sculptural cluster of well formed Tennantite crystals. Crystals reach 2cm on edge and some has coatings of micro white Dolomite. Areas of small Pyrite crystals add additional color contrast.

LL148 - Azurite $ 1250 (=~ ¥ 185469)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148c.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148d.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL148e.jpg]

Blocky, lustrous 2.5cm single Azurite crystal on matrix. Sharp, crisp edges with an area of 'electric' blue color on the main face.

LL126 - Cerussite $ 350 (=~ ¥ 51931) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 3 x 3 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL126a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL126b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL126c.jpg]

Exceedingly bright and lustrous Cerussite crystal group on matrix. Undamaged.

LL141 - Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite $ 600 (=~ ¥ 89025)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141a.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141b.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141c.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141d.jpg] Azurite, Bayldonite after Mimetite, Wulfenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL141e.jpg]

This specimen is just loaded with crystals - prismatic blue Azurite crystals, elongated green crystals of Bayldonite after Mimetite pseudomorphs, transparent, platy Wulfenite crystals, Malachite, Rosasite, and undoubtedly more. It's one of those specimens that is instantly recognizable as being from Tsumeb due to it's very colorful mixture of minerals.

LL109 - Wulfenite with Malachite $ 450 (=~ ¥ 66769) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 4 cm


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Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL109a.jpg] Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL109b.jpg] Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL109e.jpg] Wulfenite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL109f.jpg]

Colorful specimen of large Wulfenite crystals associated with green Malachite and a bit of Mottramite of a different hue of green. Good undamaged crystals on all sides, largest is 2cm.

LL113 - Mimetite $ 600 (=~ ¥ 89025) SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL113a.jpg] Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL113b.jpg] Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL113c.jpg]

Large crystals of translucent yellow Mimetite that contrast well against the lime green Bayldonite matrix. Main crystal is 2.5 x 1.3cm in size.

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