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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: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 5 × 5 cm
Description

A thick layer of botryoidal Smithsonite is completely replacing previously existing scalenohedra of Calcite, technically giving a pseudomorphosis, even if the original shape can barely been noticed.

Unusual red color.

A small ding is barely noticeable on the surface of the Smithsonite.

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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Seller's terms and conditions

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.