Smithsonite
specimen number:
1411001
location:
Kelly Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA
description: A wonderful large cabinet colorful outstanding example for the species from one of the most noted localities worldwide. The front side of this 15.5 x 13.0 x 7.0 cm matrix is covered by a thick layer of translucent beautiful bluish green botryoidal crystallized smithsonite. The layer ranges up to almost 2.0 cm in thickness. Only very minimal chipping along the extreme edges of the piece a result of trimming it from the pocket in the mine. This piece is in outstanding condition. Click here to view video.
Size: 15.5 x 13.0 x 7.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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