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Smithsonite

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A cabinet-sized very 3-dimensional specimen of a plate of rock matrix completely carpeted by complexly crystallized multifaceted cuprian smithsonite crystals. they are individually small, altogether very pretty. The carpet wraps around sides and top. Large cu-smiths are rare, as you know, and this one is in pretty good shape with just one ding in the lower-front of the front face, but otherwise undamaged on that face 12 x 10 x 3.75 cm

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 10.0 x 3.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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