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About Us
Being based in Namibia and thus being so close to the source has obviously lead
us to a specialized knowledge and appreciation of Namibian minerals. We have made
many excursions into the field and have visited all of the major mineral producing
sites and it is our vision to create more awareness for the rich mineral diversity
that is found in our country and sharing it with the world.
The collecting and trading of minerals has been a life-long passion for all of those
that have been intensely involved in the mineral division of the House of Gems,
as a small family owned business the passing of the torch has been a significant
occasion to further the knowledge and exposure of Namibia and its mineral resources
for future generations. Our reputation has been built up over the years as our lineage
will attest to.
Some of the noteworthy mineral producing localities and minerals that are found
in Namibia are:
- Berg Aukas Mine – Descloizite, Smithsonite, Willemite
- Brandberg – Amethyst, Topaz
- Erongo Mountains – Aquamarine, Beryl, Ilmenite, Jeremejevite, Feldspar, Fluorite,
Schorl, Topaz
- Gamsberg Area – Amethyst, Epidote, Gwindel Quartz, Rutile, Scheelite, Titanite
- Goboboseb Mountains - Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Scepter Quartz, Phantom Quartz
- Goanikontes – Boltwoodite
- Kaokoveld – Dioptase, Malachite, Shattuckite, Spessartine
- Karibib & Usakos – Tourmaline & other pegmatite minerals
- Okorusu Mine – Fluorite
- Onganja (Emke) Mine – Cuprite, Malachite
- Orange River – Hematoid Quartz, Scepter Quartz
- Spitzkoppe Mountains – Beryl, Phenakite, Topaz
- Tsumeb Mine – Adamite, Azurite, Cerussite, Dioptase, Mimetite, Smithsonite, Willemite,
Wulfenite
- Tubussis – Demantoid
We believe in building a long term relationship with our customers and as such numerous
lasting friendships have been formed over the years. So, if you should ever find
your way to Namibia do not hesitate to visit our gallery at the House of Gems, 131
Werner List Street in Windhoek and come by for a friendly chat and a cup of coffee.
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