Description/Interesting Notes:
An absolutely gorgeous example of smithsonite and rosasite from Tsumeb!!! This specimen hosts a wonderfully aesthetic combination of
gemmy, glowing blue-green cuprian smithsonite crystals in association with deep blue botryoidal crystals of rosasite!!! The smithsonite crystals
have highly complex habits with razor-sharp faces and gemmy clarity!!! The crystals have a unique and particularly showy blue green
color that, combined with their fine quality, almost seem to glow from within!!! The rosasite crystals are present as highly lustrous
botryoidal crystals that have marked translucence as well!!! The rosasite crystals are so lustrous that they almost appear wet in person!!! Upon
close inspection, there is an earlier generation of smaller, gem clear, colorless smithsonite crystals that cover the matrix!!! The
smithsonite crystals are in magnificent condition and the specimen displays fantastically all around!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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