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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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Nacreous rhombohedral crystals of a pale pink color. Specimen is 7.5 cm across, with individual crystals to 3.2 cm. One of the earliest specimens in the MIM collection, acquired in 1998.

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SpeciesSmithsonite
Added on10/22/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 54, Issue: 4 page 509
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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.
Locality guide
Tsumeb
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…