Smithsonite
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You can tell from the intense blue-green color and translucency that this is from the Choix. It has a wonderful "Kelly Mine" quality to it, though more on the green side than Kelly pieces. A fine shimmering luster, and in the middle, a patch of "rice grain" smithsonite adds interest.
Product details
SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.9 x 7.1 x 4.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Choix Municipality, Choix
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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