Smithsonite
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A sculptural, undulating crust of lustrous, translucent sea-blue and sea-green, botryoidal smithsonite beautifully accented with a maze-like, dendritic, secondary overgrowth of lighter, bubbly/botryoidal smithsonite from old finds at the El Refugio Mine at Choix, Mexico. Ex. Robert Fender Collection.
Product details
SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 6.5 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Choix Municipality, El Refugio 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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