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Photo by Holly Smith

Smithsonite

Smithsonite, 12 cm, from the Berg Aukas mine, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa region, Namibia. Holly Smith photo.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Otjozondjupa Region, Berg Aukas Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 224
Current owner
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025

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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
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Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine
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Berg Aukas Mine
Berg Aukas Mine, Namibia - a premier Otavi Mountainland locality famed for dark descloizite crystals, vanadates, and rich smithsonite, prized by collectors.