Smithsonite
specimen number:
1655141
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
An impressive large cabinet piece for this Namibian classic with pale yellowish pearly rhombohedral translucent crystals of smithsonite nice across the front of matrix. Very minimal micro-damage present, this is in quite good condition. Especially when one considers the size of this piece and the number of crystals present.
Size: 20.0 x 15.0 x 10.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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