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Smithsonite on Tennantite after Chalcocite (repaired)

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Jim & Dawn Minette Collection This specimen started as a very large cabinet specimen, and after several showings I decided it would be more appealing as smaller specimens. This is the largest specimen that resulted from the trimming. The others will be offered in a later update. The crystals themselves are quite large tennantite after chalcocite pseudomorphs that have often been referred to as “tennantite after azurite”. But this is the only one I have seen that is nearly covered in white smithsonite rhombs. During trimming one of the crystals broke off and I repaired the specimen, but on examining it as I write this I can’t figure out which one is repaired.

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SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 10.0 x 6.0 cm
Added on05/14/2026

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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 Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — varied rhombohedral and botryoidal forms, pink to green colors, and mineral associations; a prized locality for collectors.