Hopeite in Smithsonite
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Rare, sharp euhedral crystals of hopeite perched in the most unlikely place - inside a vug of blue smithsonite! This is very rare from Broken Hill, especially in this quality, and without the hopeite association I would have doubted it thoroughly! This was surely mined prior to the 1960s when the locale was at its peak.
Product details
SpeciesSmithsonite, Hopeite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityKabwe Mine (Broken Hill Mine)
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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