Pink Smithsonite from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

This exceptional specimen comes from the famous Tsumeb Mine in Namibia, one of the world’s most important mineral localities. The specimen displays pink Smithsonite in dense rhombohedral crystallization, giving it a distinctly stronger aesthetic impact than many botryoidal or massive Smithsonite specimens.

The front of the specimen is covered by a fine crystal druse composed of sharply developed rhombohedra. Depending on the lighting, the crystals show an intense vitreous to greasy luster and a delicate pink to lilac-pink color. This combination of color, luster, and clearly recognizable crystal form makes the specimen particularly attractive.

Why This Specimen Is Presented in the Showroom

This Smithsonite belongs in the showroom because it combines several features that are especially appealing to advanced collectors: a classic world-famous locality, attractive crystal development, the desirable pink color, and provenance from an older European collection. As the Tsumeb Mine has been closed for decades, well-documented specimens from this locality also have a strong historical character.

Locality

The Tsumeb Mine in Namibia is one of the most famous mineral localities in the world. It is renowned for its exceptional mineral diversity, rare secondary minerals, and numerous superbly crystallized collector specimens. Particularly desirable are pieces that combine strong locality provenance with attractive aesthetics and clearly developed crystals.