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Smithsonite on Hemimorphite

Unknown Owner
Beautiful top notch luster rice grain habit balls of green smithsonite sit perched on top of a sparkling white hemimorphite base. The contrast of shape, texture, and color really make this an aesthetically pleasing specimen. These specimens were found in the late 90’s and are almost impossible to find today. Additionally this specimen has great provenance coming from the Ex. Martin Zinn Collection and Ex. Blaine Bard Collection.

Product details

Species
Smithsonite, HemimorphiteAbout Smithsonite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.7 x 1.6 cm
Added on03/26/2025
Locality
Mexico, Chihuahua, Santa Eulalia Mining DistrictRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot 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 Santa Eulalia Mining District, Mexico
Santa Eulalia smithsonite belongs to that select class of Mexican zinc minerals whose appeal is inseparable from the mine architecture that made them. The best-known material comes from the San Antonio Mine in the East Camp of the district, where oxidizing waters stripped zinc from primary sulfide ore and redeposited it at the water table as smithsonite, hemimorphite, and related secondary zinc minerals. Collectors value these specimens not merely as attractive smithsonite, but as products of one of the great carbonate-replacement districts of northern Mexico.