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Smithsonite

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A very sculptural and showy specimen of translucent, botryoidal, kelly-blue smithsonite with interesting white smithsonite bands from the famous Kelly Mine of New Mexico. The smithsonite is a 1/2 inch thick crust on limestone matrix. Ex Ed Ruggiero Collection, who purchased this piece from miner/dealer, Tony Otero, in 1975. 7.4 x 7.2 x 5.7 cm

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.4 x 7.2 x 5.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine

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 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.