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Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.4 × 6.2 × 3.8 cm
Description

Sharp terminated, intense pink smithsonite crystals with glossy faces are scattered all over the dark grey matrix. The contrast and the assemble are much better in person. The saturation is very good – even for Tsumeb. Great contrast with darker matrix!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Smithsonite

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