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Smithsonite

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A showy and excellent rounded cluster of lustrous, translucent and striated, tan smithsonite scalenohedrons from Tsumeb. Trivial periphery damage to this fine toenail. Ex Ed Ruggiero Collection, who purchased this piece from Pala Properties on December 29, 1975. Ed stopped collecting in 1987 and his collection represents a wonderful snapshot of available material during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. 3.5 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.7 x 2.2 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
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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.
    Smithsonite - Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia