Smithsonite - Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
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Smithsonite
Description
Very large (up to 2.2 cm) transparent to translucent scalenohedral crystals on matrix. The color ranges from light pink (cobaltian) to slightly yellow. This is a superb specimen of Smithsonite with incredible aesthetics for a miniature, and the rarest of habits - the elongated scalenohedra. Purchased from the Zweibels in 1978
Details
ColorsBrown
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 5.2 x 2.4 cm
Species
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DateOwnerPriceNote
2024/08Unknown
Not disclosed
UnknownThe Arkenstone
Not disclosed
Origin