Smithsonite replacing Dolomite
specimen number:
1604078
location:
Philadelphia mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
description:
A classic Arkansas specimen showing curving rhombohedral crystal groupings of dolomite measuring to 1.0 cm in size, these now replaced by yellow crystallized smithsonite. This is in good condition. The matrix itself is coated with micro crystalline smithsonite. This is classic material from a mining district close to collecting during the 1970s.
Size: 11.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Marc Fleischer
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