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COBALTOAN Smithsonite

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A very rich specimen of baby-pink Cobaltoan Smithsonite crystals measuring to 8mm. Crystals of lustrous Cobaltoan Smithsonite have formed on a whiteish matrix, from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 6.8 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$3,500.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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.