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Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 5.7 × 2.5 cm
Description

An unusual smithsonite from Tsumeb, the sulfide matrix with significant pyrite presence is reminiscent of the well known rare manganoan variants, there is pale pink color evident in all crystals close to the matrix becoming increasingly darker towards the exterior.

The rich mineralization of smithsonite coats the entire matrix with a mass of intergrowth crystals that appear to be rounded rhombs, isolated crystals on the back surface are smaller and more sharply defined and well exposed with less dark inclusions with some completely pink.

All smithsonite exhibit a striking satin sheen-luster.

There is peripheral contacting where attached to the host rock.

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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