Smithsonite (Var: Cuprian Smithsonite) - Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

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specimen
Smithsonite (Var: Cuprian Smithsonite)
SpeciesSize
SmithsoniteMiniature
Comments
Details
ColorsGreen
Origin
NANamibia
Oshikoto Region
Tsumeb Mine
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.0 x 2.2 cm
Species
Smt
Smithsonite
Description
Lustrous, translucent, apple-green, cuprian smithsonite rhombs are amongst the rarest and most desirable Tsumeb varietals and this EXCELLENT, showy miniature has isolated, discrete crystals to 6 mm nicely filling a vug atop contrasting matrix. Choice and beautiful material.
Origin