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Smithsonite, Mimetite

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Malcolm & Angela Southwood
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Smithsonite on stout, prismatic amber-colored mimetite crystals, 7.5 cm, from the first oxidation zone at the Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto region, Namibia.

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Species
Smithsonite, MimetiteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 102

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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 Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — varied rhombohedral and botryoidal forms, pink to green colors, and mineral associations; a prized locality for collectors.