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Photo by Joe Budd

Smithsonite

Smithsonite, 8 cm, Kelly mine, Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico. Photo: Joe Budd.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 22
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026

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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.