Smithsonite (Cobalt-rich)

Help improve this recordNo owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.
Sign in to contribute
Smithsonite (cobalt-rich), 7.5 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. Collected by Mr. Steyn, ca. 1962–1964. From Miriam and Julius Zweibel (1979); Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 335

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
Miriam and Julius ZweibelNot disclosed

Learn more

Cobalt
Mineral guide
Learn about Cobalt
native metal prized for rarity and steel-gray luster, with bold contrasts to erythrite or calcite; Bou Azzer and Schneeberg stand out.
Regional guide
Cobalt from Tsumeb
Sign in to contribute