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Smithsonite

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Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
San Giovanni Mine, Punta della Torre, Iglesias, Carbonia-Iglesias Province, Sardinia, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9 × 5 × 5 cm
Description

Excellent specimen of Smithsonite in light brown layers partially or entirely replacing Calcite crystals underneath. Some hollow areas are present where the pre-existing Calcite has completely disappeared.

The Smithsonite has a very attractive brilliant velvety look.

Excellent pseudomorphosis for Sardinia!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

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The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 10 days from its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.