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Smithsonite (cuprian)

Trent Peppiatt
Trent Peppiatt
Bryan, Texas, United States
0 for sale·Member since 2026

Excellent plate of cuprian smithsonite from the Kelly mine. Ex, Sam Peppiatt collection

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
Added on06/29/2026
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
2012Trent PeppiattNot disclosed
Gift from my grandfather, Sam Peppiatt
2026Sam PeppiattNot disclosed
Acquired before 1980

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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.