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Smithsonite (Var: Cadmian Smithsonite)

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Cadmian smithsonite with large crystals and bright color. The cadmian deposits are layered into the outer layers of the large rhombohedral crystals (to about 1 inch in size!), leaving white and yellow zones when looked at in cross-section. However, this piece presents a solid mound of intensely-colored yellow. Ex Nauke Oechslin Collection, purchased in Africa in the early 2000s. 17 x 15 x 12 cm

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.0 x 15.0 x 12.0 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.