Willemite var. Cadmian: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto region, Namibia

Description

Species: Willemite var. Cadmian

Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto region, Namibia

Size: 7.5 x 5 x 3.8 cm.

A beautiful and very rare specimen of bright yellow lustrous gemmy cadmian willemite crystals to 6 mm. on dolomite matrix from the iconic Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto region, Namibia. I have never seen this color in Tsumeb willemite before, and this example has rich coverage and a second generation of more typical blue-green willemite crystals that contrasts beautifully with the yellow willemite. Ex. Fred Parker Jr. Collection. Rare!! Mark Cross photo.