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Photo by Harold Moritz

Smithsonite

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Smithsonite, 31 cm, from the Kelly mine, Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico. Donor: Frank L. Nason (1856–1928); Harold Moritz photo.

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SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMuseum
Dimensions31.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 434

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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 Kelly Mine, New Mexico, USA
from Kelly Mine, New Mexico — blue to blue-green botryoidal forms, translucent luster, and a historic, collector-focused color story.