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Smithsonite

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DanZ Rockshop
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Arvada, Colorado, USA
1,814 for sale·31 sold
A chatoyant smithsonite from the famous Kelly Mine. The Kelly Mine is renowned for its’ turquoise colored smithsonite. There is even a phrase “Kelly Blue” that is used among collectors to reference the perfect delicate shade of blue. There is no damage noted on the front of the specimen but there is some contacting around the back side where it was removed in the mine. Ex. Dennis Novak

Product details

Species
SmithsoniteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm
Listed on12/20/2024
Locality
USA, New Mexico, Kelly MineRegional guide →
SKU24981

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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 Kelly Mine, New Mexico, USA
Kelly Mine smithsonite is one of the defining American classics: rounded, grape-like masses of blue to blue-green zinc carbonate with a glow that can look less like a mineral surface than a pool of frozen water. The best pieces are the famous “Kelly blue” specimens—translucent, lustrous botryoidal crusts and spheroids, often with pale internal banding visible along broken edges or natural windows. Fine examples combine color, luster, depth, and undamaged rolling form in a way that makes them instantly recognizable across a room.