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Photo by Malcolm Southwood

Smithsonite

GA
Geoscience Australia
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Smithsonite crystals on dolostone, 5 cm, from Tsumeb, Oshikoto region, Namibia. Ex Reverend Albert E. “Bert” Gardner collection; Malcolm Southwood photo (R22266).

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 49

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Reverend Albert E. “Bert” GardnerNot disclosed

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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.