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Smithsonite from USA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine

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"Rice Grain" Smithsonite on Aurichalcite from the Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA. About 4.5 cm across. Acq. from B. Zamora , ex Christopher Wentzell collection.

Product details

Species
Smithsonite, AurichalciteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 cm
Added on04/23/2026
Locality
USA, New Mexico, Kelly MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Christopher WentzellNot disclosed

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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 — blue to blue-green botryoidal forms, translucent luster, and a historic, collector-focused color story.