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Smithsonite

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Smithsonite polished slice, 5 cm, from the Masua mine, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy. The Masua mine is known for producing attractive and eye-catching canary-yellow smithsonite in botryoidal growths that often show best when slabbed and polished.

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SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityItaly, Sardinia, Masua Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 39
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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
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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 Masua Mine
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Masua Mine
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