Smithsonite from Cerro Gordo Mines in California
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Rare old-time Smithsonite from the Cerro Gordo Mines, Inyo County, California USA. About 5 inches across. Resembles Kelly Mine material, this would have been dug between 1866 and 1957, though based on the ID number painted on the specimen, I am guessing it was marked in the 1920s. Hard to find material, there are some good examples in the Los Angeles County Museum, and the Keck Museum in Reno NV.
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SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.7 cm
Added on04/20/2026
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Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Christopher Wentzell | Not disclosed |
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ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.Regional guide
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