A richly appointed, sparkling pocket of well-formed, translucent, rich indigo blue azurite crystals presenting that desirable, flat tabular bladed habit. The blades show sharp angles all around with mirror-like luster and, with proper lighting, deep internal refraction. There are surprisingly negligible peripheral separation features, which is unusual for Tsumeb pieces, as most were smuggled out of the mine and typically suffered damage. This piece was sourced in the 1980s from the noteworthy South African dealer and collector Clive Queit, who would meet the miners at the mine exit during shift change to acquire the choicest and most unusual pieces. This specimen has remained uncirculated in a private collection since its acquisition forty years ago.
