COBALTOAN Smithsonite

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A fine crystal specimen of bubblegum pink Cobaltoan Smithsonite with a fine lustre and translucency to the crystals. The specimen forming a low-triangular shape over a light coloured matrix from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 10.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$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.