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Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Masua Mine, Iglesias, Carbonia-Iglesias Province, Sardinia, Italy
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4 × 6 × 1.8 cm
Weight: 
80.00gr
Description

A polished slice of smithsonite, cadmian, coming from the classic locale of Masua mine, Sardinia.

The colour is canary yellow with an orange hint along each side. Interestingly, the slice is quite thick and it retains some reddish – brown botryoids.

Old stuff from a miner’s collection who worked at the Masua mine in the ‘70s. It starts at 10.00 dollars!

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

Minerals on auction are from worldwide locations, with a special focus on Italian classics.

Specimens offered are of high quality for different kinds of collectors and are always shown throught the best possible picture in order to present all their features.

Returns will be accepted within 15 days of receipt of goods. All we ask is that you contact us directly by e-mail within 15 days if the item(s) you receive has some problem. A refund for the purchase price less shipping will be issued as soon as we receive the item(s) back in unaltered condition . Please pack them to survive the trip. Sorry, shipping and insurance charges are not refundable. Postage for returned merchandise is at your cost.

Please note that we will not accept returns after 15 days, nor will we accept them unless we have first received notification from you of your intentions.