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Smithsonite

Unknown Owner
Over a thin crust of aurichalcite is a superb miniature of satiny, translucent, sky-blue smithsonite. The smithsonite spheres culminate in one central, dominant botryoidal growth measuring 1.9 cm across. This specimen is one of the finer examples in the under $1000 range I have seen of a truly good Kelly smithsonite, recently. It is old, and harder and harder to find for sale these days. From the miniatures collection of Ken Rippere.

Product details

Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 2.6 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
USA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine

Known provenance

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

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Smithsonite
Mineral guideLearn about SmithsoniteZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.
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