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Manganoan Smithsonite

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A remarkable cluster of red-pink sharp rhombohedral manganoan smithsonite crystals (up to 1.4 cm) stand well out from a black metallic matrix and fill a side vug, with some bright blue rosasite (?) on the back side.

Product details

Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions2.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 cm
Added on07/16/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—Collector’s EdgeNot 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 Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — varied rhombohedral and botryoidal forms, pink to green colors, and mineral associations; a prized locality for collectors.