Smithsonite on Calcite
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A very weird, airy specimen with fat, striated, brownish-gray calcites on which are perched little bubbly, faintly green smithsonite crystals. Unusual, old example from Broken Hill (we surmise, by habit and associatin, and matrix...though no label survives)
Product details
SpeciesCalcite, Smithsonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 8.4 x 5.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.Regional guide
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