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Smithsonite

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Ann & Sam Koster
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Smithsonite, 21.4 cm, from Tsumeb, Otjikoto region, Namibia. Acquired from Karin and Wolfgang Wendel in 2019.

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Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions21.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 154

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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
Learn about Smithsonite
ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.
Smithsonite
Regional guide
Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — varied rhombohedral and botryoidal forms, pink to green colors, and mineral associations; a prized locality for collectors.