Smithsonite
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An OLD-TIME, classic and beautiful upright crust of lustrous, translucent, botryoidal, pink smithsonite from the famous Choix area of Mexico. The piece was mounted on styrofoam, a standard mounting medium in the 1950s and 60s. The backlit photo highlights the translucency of the smithsonite. Ex Richard Hauck Collection. 6.0 x 5.3 x 3.3 cm
Product details
SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.3 x 3.3 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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