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Smithsonite

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This BIG smithsonite specimen has the most unique color and luster - not surprisingly, since it is not from Choix, where the vast majority of Mexican smithsonites have come from in both old and new mining there - but from Sierra Mojada, where Benny Finn (always scouring Mexico for new material) acquired it, and sold it to Dave Stoudt in 2002. The luster is shimmering and pearly, and the color is a beautiful light pastel sea-foam green - gorgeous! This is a thick crust of solid smithsonite.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.9 x 9.9 x 5.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.
Regional guide
Smithsonite from Sierra Mojada
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