Smithsonite replacing Dolomite
specimen number:
7991856
location:
Philadelphia mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
description:
Classic Arkansas specimen with yellow crystallized smithsonite replacing previous crystals of rhombohedral dolomite to 0.8 cm in size. This is in great condition. Locally known as Turkey Fat smithsonite. These mines have been closed collecting since the 1970s.
Size: 6.4 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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