Cadmium Smithsonite

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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Cadmium Smithsonite
SpeciesSize
SmithsoniteMiniature
Comments
Details
ColorsYellow
Origin
Dam Project, near Hezhou City, Guangxi Province, China
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.7 x 2.2 cm
Species
Description
Another superb smithsonite from any locality, but the extra value of the unusual cadmian-induced yellow color, and the locality rarity, really adds to the lure of the specimen.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

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