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Smithsonite

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Two huge, intergrown, highly lustrous, translucent, cream-colored smithsonite rhombs set amongst small smithsonites from the Tsumeb Mine. The two crystals measure 2.5-2.7 cm long. The fat crystal is beautifully free-standing and is highly viewable from either side. This is classic, old-time and highly important material from the old upper levels of the mine. Ex. Lazard Cahn and Dr. Gary Hansen Collections. Cahn was a very prominent U.S. dealer from the mid-1890s to his death in 1940.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.7 x 3.5 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.