Smithsonite Var. Cobaltian - image 1
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Smithsonite Var. Cobaltian

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First-class and beautiful, this fantastic thumbnail (borderline miniature) has everything going for it. Great color, wonderful silky luster, and classic habit. The largest of the curved rhombs is 2.1 cm, tip to tip, and the crystals are actually quite gemmy. One of the terrific aspects of this killer is that it can be displayed in any number of orientations, depending on your taste or preference at the time. A GREAT Smithsonite. from the Jean Hamel and Jamie Bird collections

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
Learn about Smithsonite
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.