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Smithsonite

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Baby blue smithsonite from Santa Eulalia, Mexico. There are dozens of bubbly botryoids crystallized to form this 3.5 cm mass of smithsonite. An adorable Mexican mineral for an affordable price!

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.1 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Santa Eulalia Mining District

Known provenance

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

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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
Learn about Smithsonite
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 Santa Eulalia Mining District, Mexico
Santa Eulalia, Mexico: mint-green to blue-green botryoidal and rice-grain forms; renowned CRD district material tied to the San Antonio Mine.