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Cuprian Smithsonite

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A gorgeous, glowing specimen with sharp GEMMY, TRANSLUCENT rhombs to 8 mm. this is the rarest pocket, I would say, of green smithsonite. There are very few extant and most are, like this one, rather small. Buy for the color, not the size...and you will see that the color gives it a display value beyond the mere size.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.1 x 1.3 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.