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Cobaltian smithsonite crystals with twinned cerussite crystals, Tsumeb, Namibia; Ex Marshall Sussman and Robert Sielecki collections; 32.5 cm across

This is probably the biggest, best and heaviest specimen of crystallized cobaltian smithsonite in existence.

 

This piece is probably the largest, finest and most important specimen of crystallized cobaltian smithsonite in existence. It was formerly in the renowned Marshall Sussman Tsumeb mineral collection. The author acquired this elite Tsumeb mineral specimen via a trade with Robert Sielecki in around 2018. Robert Sielecki is Australia's best mineral dealer and is of Ausrox Pty Ltd, Ausrox Gold Pty Ltd and Crystal Universe Pty Ltd fame.

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Uploaded on February 23, 2022
Taken on August 26, 2021