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Smithsonite (Copper-rich)
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Smithsonite (copper-rich), 11 cm, from the 79 mine, Gila County, Arizona. Christmas Eve 1994 pocket. Collected with George Browell, George Stevens, Mitch Dale and Andy Anderson. Regarded as one of the best smithsonite finds from the 79 mine. "Snake-eyes" specimen.
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SpeciesCopper, Smithsonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 22
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.Regional guide
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