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Smithsonite

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A unique piece with unreal blue color caused by growth of small, sparkly smithsonite crystals on and included by rosasite. Talk about blue smithsonite! This is a real oddity, and I have not seen the like before. From the collection of William Pietsch, brother of the town baker in Windhoek, Namibia (both of whom are collectors) 7 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

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