Sphalerite Tsumeb, Namibia 5.5cm x 5.1cm x 3.4cm Ex. Ward's Ex. Michigan College of Mining & Technology No. 937

Description/Interesting Notes: A very rare example of crystalline sphalerite from Tsumeb!!! This rare, old time specimen consists of a dense mass of colorless sphalerite intergrown with brightly metallic galena!!! The sphalerite is intensely fluorescent - under longwave UV it fluoresces an intense bright orange, and under shortwave UV it fluoresces a peach color!!! You can see from the fluorescent pictures that the specimen is comprised mostly of sphalerite (it is so lustrous that it can be mistaken for the galena in the regular-lighting pictures)!!! Crystalline examples of sphalerite from Tsumeb are very scarce indeed - and this specimen hosts a vug that is lined with small, complex crystals of colorless sphalerite!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! This specimen retains old labels from Ward's and Michigan College of Mining & Technology!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! A rare Tsumeb find indeed!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY JANUARY 14th!!! For important updates regarding the upcoming TUCSON SHOW, check out our Ebay "About Me" page!!! we have some exciting things in store!!!

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