Smithsonite
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You would not mistake this for a Kelly Mine or Choix beauty, but for the California or smithsonite collector, here is a hard-to-find Blue Bird smithsonite, with a small pocket of balls just over half a centimeter, on an iron-rich matrix. Rare! Ex. John Ydren Collection.
Product details
SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 4.4 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, San Bernardino County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.Regional guide
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