Smithsonite from USA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine - image 1

Smithsonite from USA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine

A great botryoidal smithsonite from the famous Kelly Mine with fantastic color and luster.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm
Added on03/26/2025
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Kelly Mine
RepairsNone
Current owner
Jared Draut
Jared Draut
Mesa, Arizona
Acquired
Nov 2024

Owner’s note

I acquired this specimen from Dan Zellner of Dan Z Fine Minerals.

Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed
—Dennis NovakNot 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 Kelly Mine, New Mexico, USA
from Kelly Mine, New Mexico, USA: vivid blue-green botryoidal forms, a defining American classic prized for color, luster, and locality.
Locality guide
Kelly Mine
Kelly Mine, USA – premier New Mexico locality for zinc–lead–silver ore and blue to apple-green smithsonite, with notable secondary minerals for collectors.