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Smithsonite

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A hefty, important specimen with some of the very sharpest smithsonite crystals I have ever seen (to 2.5 cm and so sharp they draw blood), perched with glassy little cerussite twins on a sparkling matrix. This large cabinet piece was one of the smithsontie suite in the first collection of Dr. Edward David, sold in 1993. 15 x 11 x 7 cm

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions15.0 x 11.0 x 7.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
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ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.
Smithsonite
Regional guide
Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — varied rhombohedral and botryoidal forms, pink to green colors, and mineral associations; a prized locality for collectors.