Smithsonite Var. Cobaltian - image 1
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Smithsonite Var. Cobaltian

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Splendid small cabinet specimen of very pastel pink Cobaltian-rich Smithsonite. There are hundreds of GEMMY, lustrous crystals that cover the matrix, and they are up to about 4 mm across. The luster is so good that the piece looks like it was covered during a pink ice storm. Excellent aesthetics!

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.2 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2025Unknown Owner$900.00
—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.