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Smithsonite with Bayledonite & Bayledonite pseudomorph after Mimetite Tsumeb, Namibia 5.5cm x 2.74cm x 2.17cm Ex. Neil A. Wintringham Collection Ex. Sunshine Acres School Mineral Collection

Description/Interesting Notes: A rare and unusual old-time specimen from Tsumeb's first oxidation zone!!! This specimen consists of a cluster of complex smithsonite crystals in aesthetic association with apple green bayledonite and bayledonite pseudomorphs after mimetite!!! The smithsonite crystals appear to have black coatings with numerous crystals having fine, almost hair-like growths of colorless/white smithsonite portruding through the black coating!!! Scattered amongst the smithsonite crystals, and appearing to comprise a portion of the matrix, are numerous sharp hexagonal prisms of bayledonite after mimetite!!! This is simply an extraordinary specimen!!! This specimen is loaded with crystals on all sides, it is essentially stalactitic, and it displays magnificently!!! The color and contrast is WAY better than it appears in the pics!!! This specimen is amazing in person - lively and striking!!! This specimen retains old labels from the Sunshine Acres School (a very "unique" fully accredited private school - circa 1939, it was part of the nation's first Nudist colony), and the Wintringham Collection!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY AUGUST 6th!!! We are constantly acquiring new exciting specimens & old collections!!! BE THE FIRST TO FIND OUT WHAT'S NEW & CHECK OUT OUR Ebay "About Me" page!!! ALSO, CHECK BACK OFTEN BECAUSE WE WILL BE ADDING MORE UPDATES AND SPECIMENS IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS!!!

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