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Smithsonite

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From the Rock Currier Collection #3402, acquired in 1978 in a shipment from Clive Queit, comes this gemmy, translucent smithsonite crystal that is a surprising thumbnail specimen of competitive caliber. It is one of those rare habits you only see from Tsumeb, from a few pockets in the 1960s and 1970s, of so-called "scalenohedral" or "elongated " smithsonite. This one is big, complete, and has a nice color to it. It is about as big as you could ask, and still just barely be a competition thumbnail specimen. While other styles of crystallized Tsumeb smithsonites are common in comparison — this is something you do not see much of. Photographed for mindat.org: https://www.mindat.org/73N-M47

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
Listed on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
SKUMTN23-07

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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.