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LL736 - Willemite on Cerussite $ 350 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm


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Willemite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL736a.jpg] Willemite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL736b.jpg] Willemite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL736c.jpg] Willemite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL736d.jpg] Willemite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL736e.jpg] Willemite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL736f.jpg]

Interlocking mass of smokey Cerussite crystals partially coated by blue/green acicular Willemite crystals and small white Calcite crystals.

LL852 - Dioptase $ 750 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.7 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL852a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL852b.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL852c.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL852d.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL852e.jpg]

Large, lustrous emerald green Dioptase crystals. There are some superb, large crystals on this specimen with crystals to 1.5cm in size. They are also in great condition with any damaged/incomplete crystals limited to the edges where it broke away from the pocket.

LL855 - Azurite $ 2600
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL855a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL855b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL855d.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL855e.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL855f.jpg]

Large blocky single Azurite crystal with large, flat, lustrous faces. All faces are present (front, back, left, right, top, and bottom), each with varying amounts of attached reddish rock matrix. Nearly pristine with some edge chipping, a shockingly amazing big blocky crystal.

LL809 - Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) $ 650
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm


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Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL809a.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL809b.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL809c.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL809d.jpg]

Cluster of deep green Zincolivenite crystals (formerly known as Cuprian Adamite) that radiate outward from a small amount of matrix presenting lustrous faces all over.

LL854 - Dioptase $ 950 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL854a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL854b.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL854c.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL854d.jpg]

Large, lustrous emerald green Dioptase crystals on white Calcite crystals. There are some superb, large crystals on this specimen with crystals to 1.7cm in size. They are also in great condition with any damaged/incomplete crystals limited to the edges where it broke away from the pocket. Comes with an old Prosper Williams label.

LL26 - Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz $ 1500 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 6 x 5 cm


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Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL26a.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL26b.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL26c.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL26d.jpg]

A vuggy Quartz matrix coated by Malachite and Duftite with a cluster of large green Zincolivenite crystals (formerly known as Cuprian Adamite). The cavity in which the Zincolivenite occur is lined with Quartz crystals. A showy and colorful speciemn with large crystals to 1cm.

LL915 - Malachite on Cerussite $ 2500
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Malachite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL915a.jpg] Malachite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL915b.jpg] Malachite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL915c.jpg] Malachite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL915d.jpg] Malachite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL915e.jpg] Malachite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL915f.jpg]

Glassy star-shaped Cerussite crystal with an uncommon association of spheres of Malachite and lighter green Duftite. This is a highly showy specimen in pristine condition. All 'rays' of the 'star' are terminated, and there is surprsing no chipping or damage for such an old specimen of a brittle spieces.

LL25 - Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz $ 1800
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm


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Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL25a.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL25b.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL25c.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL25d.jpg] Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) on Quartz from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL25e.jpg]

Good sized specimen covered on all sides by green Zincolivenite crystals (formerly known as Cuprian Adamite). Hundreds of crystals on this this one, the richest example I've ever had. Individual crystals reach 6mm and there are also fingers of dark green Mottramite in various areas. An amazing specimen.

LL853 - Cerussite $ 750 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL853a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL853b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL853c.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/LL853d.jpg]

Cluster of glassy Cerussite 'snowflake' crystals to 4.5cm. I found a couple chips, but they are in overall great condition, complete all around, with areas of transparency.

AF352 - Smithsonite $ 800 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.2 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af352a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af352b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af352c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/af352d.jpg]

Large white rhombs that reach 1.5cm wide in a near floater cluster - just one small point of attachment in center of backside. Bright white on the front with reddish brown colored crystals on the backside - crystals on backside are just as lustrous on the front. No matrix, nothing but very high quality crystals and no damage, very good specimen.

TS222 - Smithsonite $ 400
 Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 3 cm
ex.  Carl Acosta


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts222a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts222b.jpg]

Pink crystals of Smithsonite on a dark sulfide matrix. Exceptionally well colored vivid crystals.

TS232 - Zincolivenite $ 350 SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm


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Zincolivenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts232a.jpg] Zincolivenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts232b.jpg] Zincolivenite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts232c.jpg]

Zincolivenite (Cuprian Adamite) specimen with an uncommon bi-color habit. The crystals are elongated and start out a golden color then turn bright green at the terminations.

B420 - Mimetite, Cerussite, Duftite $ 450
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8 x 8 x 4.0 cm


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Mimetite, Cerussite, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b420a.jpg] Mimetite, Cerussite, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b420b.jpg] Mimetite, Cerussite, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/b420c.jpg]

Yellow Mimetite crystals on a Duftite covered matrix with a single Cerussite. There are hundreds of Mimetite crystals present in a wide size range from barely visible to 1.5cm long.

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