Smithsonite Var. Cuprian - image 1
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Smithsonite Var. Cuprian

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What can you say about a 17 cm plate that is completely covered on one side by jillions of lustrous, mint green 1 mm Cuprian Smithsonites that look like fresh green snow? Outstanding! There is even a large number of Smithsonite crystals on the back. A very impressive, aesthetic specimen - and much better in person, even. Few such large examples of this size would have come out.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.0 x 12.5 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2026Unknown Owner$7,500.00
—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.