Smithsonite after Calcite
specimen number:
7991821
location:
San Antonio mine, East Camp, Santa Eulalia, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Scalenohedral crystals of what were once calcite to 2.3 cm in height across the top of this matrix. These are now replaced by a yellow green crystallized smithsonite. This is in good condition with very minimal micro-chipping present.
Size: 19.0 x 11.0 x 4.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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