Smithsonite on stalactite
available$ 2,500
- Locality
- Tsumeb, Namibia
- Minerals
- Smithsonite
- Dimensions
- 6 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- R420
Rare Tsumeb specimen of pink Smithsonite crystals partially coating a metallic grey stalactite of Tennnantite(?), and a significantly long one at that! The stalactite is fluorescent orange and is possibly Sphalerite. The Smithsonite are gemmy and reach 5mm in size, preferentially coating one side of the stalactite. The stalactite is slightly irridescent. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.