3384003) Anglesite with Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 10.3 x 6.2 x 4.0 cm (cabinet) Price: $ 2750
An outstanding combination cabinet piece from Tsumeb! A 10.3 x 6.2 x 4.0 cm matrix is mostly covered by sparkling deep blue crystals of azurite averaging 0.2 cm in size. Scattered throughout this are sparkling frosty large crystals of anglesite, the main one measuring 2.2 cm in length. There is no damage. There are number of good anglesite crystals present. This is a very three-dimensional specimen that is much better when held in the hand than as seen in the photographs. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. A9900764) Azurite with Cerussite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 4.5 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm (miniature) Price: $ 325 ex. Gene Tribbey
An interesting and neat crystallized grouping of dark blue to almost black lustrous azurite crystals measuring 3.2 x 3.7 x 4.5 cm in size overall. The main crystal is quite thick and is terminated on top, though most of this termination is coated by tiny crystallized cerussite. There are small glassy transparent crystals of cerussite to 0.3 cm in length spread throughout the specimen. On the "back side" of the cluster is a choice twinned cerussite crystal measuring 0.9 x 0.7 cm. There are many neat smaller terminated crystals of azurite on the "front side" of the main azurite crystal. A fine and choice example for the species from this famous locality! Size: 4.5 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm. Ex Gene Tribbey collection with a data card noting an acquisition date in 1972 at $70; also a previous label from Ret Latta in Rockford, Illinois. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. 3384006) Cerussite with Malachite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 6.8 x 6.8 x 3.0 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 6500 - ON HOLD ex. David Brandon
Superb glassy transparent undamaged crystals of cerussite to 2.6 cm in size are stacked attractively into a 4.0 cm high cluster coming off a matrix of crystalline green malachite. The cerussite crystals are crystallized on the back side, but not as well as on the front, as seen in the lower photo. The piece measures 6.8 x 6.8 x 3.0 cm in size overall. An outstanding combination piece for this famous locality. Ex David Brandon collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. 1020616) Dioptase - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 2.7 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm (thumbnail) Price: $ 400 ex. Dawn and Jim Minette
Superb emerald green highly lustrous slightly translucent crystals of undamaged dioptase to 1.2 cm in length are covering a massive calcite matrix. Size: 2.7 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm. Ex Dawn and Jim Minette collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. 3384002) Hydrocerussite with Duftite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 4.7 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm (miniature) Price: $ 2500 ex. David Brandon
A superb sparkling frosty white complete crystal of hydrocerussite measuring 3.0 cm in height is set neatly upon a breccia matrix coated by sparkling micro green duftite crystals. There are several good hydrocerussite crystals present and the piece shows all around 360 degrees. No damage - the quality is excellent for the species. Size: 4.7 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm. Ex David Brandon collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. M5149680) Malachite after Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 7.2 x 6.0 x 4.2 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 600 ex. Don Belsher
Tsumeb is famous amongst collectors for fine pseudomorphs of malachite after azurite. The small cabinet specimen above is an outstanding example. Blocky terminated undamaged crystals of azurite to 2.8 cm on edge are filling an open vug which pretty much spans the entire 7.2 x 6.0 x 4.2 cm matrix. These in turn are replaced by silky sparkling deep green crystalline malachite. Very fine and choice! Ex Don Belsher collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. 3384005) Malachite after Azurite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 7.5 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm (small cabinet) Price: $ 2500 - ON HOLD ex. Gene Tribbey
Superb prismatic terminated undamaged crystals of azurite, the longest measuring 4.0 cm in length, are coming aesthetically off a small amount of matrix. Shows all around 360 degrees; damage-free. The azurite crystals are replaced by earthy green crystalline malachite. An outstanding classic pseudomorph from this famous lcoality! Size: 7.5 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm. Ex David Brandon collection; previous label from "Mineral Kingdom". Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. R1986832) Rosasite on Malachite after Azurite with Cerussite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 4.6 x 4.3 x 3.6 cm (miniature) Price: $ 485 ex. David Brandon
A neat and attractive pseudomorph specimen showing prismatic terminated crystals of well defined and formed azurite to 2.4 cm in length set nicely on matrix. These are in turn replaced by green crystalline malachite. The malachite is then coated by deep bluish-green crystalline rosasite. One crystal at the top of the piece was broken, then recrystallized. Overall in great shape damage-wise. Minor crystallized cerussite in association. Measures 4.6 x 4.3 x 3.6 cm in size. An old-timer with a previous label from Marietta College noting that they obtained the specimen from Ward's. Ex David Brandon collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. S1020197) Smithsonite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 11.0 x 11.0 x 9.8 cm (cabinet) Price: $ 1500 ex. Dawn and Jim Minette
An 11.0 x 11.0 x 9.8 neatly shaped matrix, this covered on the front by colorless pearly transparent crystals of smithsonite to 1.5 cm in size. The matrix forms a sort of stalactite and several knobs that are covered with smithsonite. Very clean of damage. This is not crystallized on the back of the matrix. Sits nicely for display. Ex Dawn and Jim Minette collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p. S1020153) Smithsonite - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Size: 13.0 x 11.0 x 5.3 cm (cabinet) Price: $ 4500 ex. Dawn and Jim Minette
A 13.0 x 11.0 x 5.3 cm matrix, the front side covered by superb scalenohedral near transparent yellowish-brown terminated crystals of smithsonite to 2.0 cm in length. A couple of minor crystals are chipped; overall considering the size and quality of the crystals present this is in very fine shape damage-wise. A slight sawn section on the base is present; the piece sits perfectly upon this for display. Excellent cabinet piece that is richly crystallized and has very large crystals for the species. Ex Dawn and Jim Minette collection. Ref: Gebhard, G. (1999): Tsumeb II. A Unique Mineral Locality. GG Publishing, Grossenseifen, Germany, 328 p.
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