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COBALTOAN Smithsonite

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Beautiful translucent light pink intergrown crystals of Cobaltoan Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Crystals of Cobaltoan Smithsonite are lenticular in habit forming rosette clusters on the high points of the specimen. On a characteristic metallic grey matrix, a pleasingly fine specimen from the mine.

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Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 7.5 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$4,000.00
—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.