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Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.4 × 3.1 × 1 cm
Description

Extremely intense coloured smithsonite cluster from the famous Tsumeb mines. The form of the specimen reminds a bit to a coral.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Smithsonite

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