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Cobaltoan Smithsonite

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Cobaltoan Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.8 × 4.3 × 2.6 cm
Description

A completely exposed, freestanding pink crystal of cobaltoan smithsonite - attractively perched on grey matrix. The specimen represents a great rarity for Tsumeb. The crystal is 16mm across, it shows a really good saturation, sharp termination and fine luster. Great contrast and very aesthetic! No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cobaltoan Smithsonite

Variety Of: 

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Formula: 
(Zn,Co)CO3
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
Pink