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Smithsonite

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Smithsonite, 7.5 cm, from Refugio mine, Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico. Ex Benny and Elva Fenn collection.

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SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on10/22/2024
LocalityMexico, Choix Municipality, El Refugio Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 42, Issue: 5 page 459
  • Mineralogical Record Special Issue: Mineral Collections In California page 138
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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
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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 El Refugio Mine
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Locality guide
El Refugio Mine
El Refugio Mine, Mexico, Choix, Sinaloa, famed for botryoidal smithsonite colors from a restricted oxidized zone, making specimens highly prized by collectors.