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COBALTOAN Smithsonite

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A very pleasing delicately coloured pink crystal specimen of Cobaltoan Smithsonite from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Beautiful intergrown translucent-opaque rounded crystals of Cobaltoan Smithsonite form a fine display specimen from the mine, on a matrix of creamyDolomite with some minor metallic grey sulphide.

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Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 8.5 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$6,500.00
—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.