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Smithsonite (Var: Cuprian Smithsonite)

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A beautiful, intensely green smithsonite colored by copper content. Such specimens were considered extremely rare and desirable, and found only a few times at this mine in its history. Self-collected by Harold Urish in 1995 on an underground trip in this mine (while he was well into his 70s in age). Superb color intensity on this piece. Ex. Harold Urish Collection.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, 79 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 79 Mine, Arizona, USA
from 79 Mine, Arizona — apple to green botryoidal and crusted specimens prized for color, texture, and oxidized-zone locality in Gila County.