Smithsonite
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A SUPERB and extremely rich "turkey fat" smithsonite from the famous Monte Cristo Mine of Arkansas. Cadmium-rich yellow smithsonite coats curved, saddle-shaped, dolomite crystals on limestone matrix. COVERAGE on BOTH sides! The back is solid - the front is even better in my opinion with ISOLATED and contrasted crystals 3-D on the matrix. This is one of the best examples of the material I have seen for sale. Ed Ruggiero self-collected collected this prized specimen in 1975. 9.0 x 7.1 x 5.8 cm
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SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 7.1 x 5.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arkansas, Monte Cristo 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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