Smithsonite from Cerro Gordo Mines in California - image 1

Smithsonite from Cerro Gordo Mines in California

Unknown Owner

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.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.7 cm
Added on04/20/2026

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
Christopher WentzellNot disclosed