Leiteite

Leiteite is ONLY found at Tsumeb. It was first described in 1977 at the 31 level in association with black crystals (Schneiderhohnite?). This specimen has those black crystals , has a pearlescent surface and is nearly gemmy. Formerly in the Steven Phillips collection. A RARE opportunity as these are almost never seen in the market.

Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia

Composition: zinc arsenite