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Smithsonite, Willemite

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Large, transparent, green crystals of smithsonite from Berg Aukus, a classic smithsonite locality in Namibia. The crystals here, with a light olive tone, measure to over one centimeter tip-to-tip. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SpeciesWillemite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 x 4.9 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Otjozondjupa Region, Berg Aukas Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Willemite
Mineral guide
Learn about Willemite
fluorescent zinc silicate with UV glow; daylight colors range from colorless to pistachio, iconic from Franklin–Sterling Hill and Tsumeb.
Willemite
Regional guide
Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, Namibia
from Berg Aukas, Namibia - pastel to ivory crystals, drusy sprays, stalactites, and UV fluorescence; prized for texture, color, and provenance.
    Smithsonite, Willemite - Berg Aukas Mine, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia