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Smithsonite (Cobalt-rich)

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Allan Young
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Smithsonite (cobalt-rich), 2.5 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Ojikoto Region, Namibia. Allan Young collection and photo.

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Species
Smithsonite, CobaltAbout Smithsonite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 cm
Added on10/22/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 52
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 43, Issue: 2special Issue: Refined Elegance page 115

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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.