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Smithsonite

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A very WEIRD specimen with sharp dendrites of native copper erupting from and going back into a very strangely-colored smithsonite which has yellowish color and waxy luster to it (the first picture is more accurate for color). I've never seen the like, and neither had the Sussmans. This specimen comes from the Heini Soltau collection, and was purchased directly from him in Africa. 8 x 6.5 x 4 cm

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — varied rhombohedral and botryoidal forms, pink to green colors, and mineral associations; a prized locality for collectors.