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Smithsonite, Adamite

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Smithsonite with adamite, 5 cm, from the Ojuela mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesSmithsonite, Adamite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 80
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Jim & Imelda Klein

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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 Ojuela Mine, Mexico
from Ojuela Mine, Mexico: silvery botryoidal forms on limonite, olive-green crusts, rare blue botryoids; prized, scarce specimen from locality.
Locality guide
Ojuela Mine
Ojuela Mine, Mexico — renowned locality for vivid adamite, legrandite, mimetite, and wulfenite; prized for color, crystal habit, and mining heritage.