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Photo by Chris Fitzgerald

Smithsonite

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Smithsonite on matrix, 9 cm, from the Kelly mine near Magdalena, New Mexico. Ex Colin M. Chidley Collection; Chris Fitzgerald photo (R27282).

Product details

Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, New Mexico, Kelly MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 53

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Colin M. ChidleyNot 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 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.