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Photo by Tom Spann

Smithsonite

Smithsonite, 3.5 cm, from the Kelly mine near Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico. Photo by Tom Spann.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 168
Current owner
Dave Waisman
Dave Waisman
Spokane, WA
Member since 2025

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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, USA: vivid blue-green botryoidal forms, a defining American classic prized for color, luster, and locality.
Locality guide
Kelly Mine
Kelly Mine, USA – premier New Mexico locality for zinc–lead–silver ore and blue to apple-green smithsonite, with notable secondary minerals for collectors.