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Smithsonite, Pyromorphite

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Smithsonite and pyromorphite, 3 cm, from the Broken Hill mine, Kabwe, Central Province, Zambia. Acquired from Andrew Le Roux in June 1976; photo by Demetrius Pohl.

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SpeciesSmithsonite, Pyromorphite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityZambia, Kabwe District, Kabwe Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 231
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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
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ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.
Smithsonite
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Smithsonite from Kabwe Mine
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Locality guide
Kabwe Mine
A collector's guide to Kabwe Mine, Zambia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 58 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.