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Smithsonite

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A fine display of prismatic habit with step pyramidal terminated Smithsonite crystals measuring to 1.8cm from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Crystals of lustrous Smithsonite are gemmy with a tint of pink in them and minute inclusions of an iron oxide. Pyramidal crystals of Smithsonite are formed on more rhombic habit crystals on platey partly altered crystals of probable Chalcocite. A great Smithsonite specimen from the Tsumeb Mine.

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Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.0 x 9.0 x 3.6 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$7,500.00
—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.