In the first of our galleries dedicated to famous mineral localities, we've chosen Tsumeb, Namibia as our focus.

The mine complex collectively known as the Tsumeb Mine has produced more distinct mineral species than any other locality on earth, including a wealth of rare species found only in this deposit. Though no longer a producing mine, specimens from Tsumeb still form the foundation of many distinguished collections, old and new alike. Beauty, rarity, history...Tsumeb has it all.

Malachite ps. after Azurite - $5000
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
4.2 x 3.6 x 2.7 cm

MMB-597 - A lovely pair of sharp, velvety crystals of malachite pseudo. after azurite perches atop a peach-pink matrix. Scattered crystal of primary malachite contrast nicely on the host rock. The largest crystal measures 2.5 x 2.0 cm and displays the "wet" luster or chatoyancy that makes these specimens famous.

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Cobaltian Smithsonite - $750
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
4.4 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm

MMB-596 - This attractive miniature features lustrous, gemmy crystals of smithsonite with a pleasing pink color. The largest crystal measures 2.0 cm from tip to tip. Tsumeb is famous for its fine smithsonites...own one!

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Copper - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
10.0 x 8.5 x 3.8 cm
— ex Marshall & Charlotte Sussman Collection

MMB-602 - An aborescent native copper specimen from the well-known Tsumeb collection of Marshall & Charlotte Sussman shows an orangy-red patina and many branching "boughs" front and back. Though copper was a major ore from Tsumeb, few fine, crystallized specimens were recovered.

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Calcite with Malachite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
5.5 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm

MMB-594 - Deep green primary malachite clusters perch on and are included in glassy rhombohedral crystals of calcite on a drusy, red-tan matrix. A fine miniature!

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Cuprian Adamite on Tennantite - $350
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
5.8 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm

MMB-598 - Forest green crystals of cuprian adamite with high luster have formed on pyramidal tennantite crystals. The combination of isolated crystal and clusters is particularly attractive in this miniature specimen.

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Malachite ps. after Azurite - $6500
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
8.1 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm
— ex Irv Brown Collection

MMB-603 - A gorgeous specimen of malachite pseudomorphed after azurite has unusually sharp edges along with the chatoyant patterns loved by all. The specimen is equally exciting on the back showing a complex pattern of crystals. Note the vertical striations on the c-axis, still visible though the azurite has oxidized and changed form to malachite.

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Duftite on Calcite - $100
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
3.9 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm

MMB-595 - Radial clusters of velvet-like duftite showing a blueish-green color are associated with lustrous calcite rhombs. The contrast of color and form make this a nice miniature from Tsumeb.

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Heterogenite on Calcite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
5.8 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm

MMB-599 - A layer of heterogenite coats calcite crystals in this unique (and attractive) small cabinet specimen. Besides the patterning introduced from the calcite crystals, the botryoidal heterogenite adds an aesthetic touch. Heterogenite is a cobalt mineral of formula CoO(OH).

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Cuprite on Matrix - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
4.8 x 4.0 x 2.9 cm

MMB-601 - A cluster of deep red cuprite crystals formed on a light pink matrix. The cuprite displays differently depending on lighting and may appear darker in some displays. Mostly translucent with metallic luster.

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Tennantite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
4.8 x 4.0 x 2.3 cm

MMB-600 - A cluster of sharp tennantite crystals to 3.0 cm has smoother faces than many, allowing for the metallic luster to "shine" through. A very fine miniature for the species from Tsumeb.

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