Smithsonite replacing Dolomite
specimen number:
8642105
location:
Philadelphia mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
description:
Classic specimen from Arkansas with rhombohedral crystals of dolomite to 1.0 cm in size in the process of being replaced by brilliant yellow crystallized smithsonite. Micro-chipping present but minimal, for one of these, this is in good condition. This is known locally as Turkey Fat smithsonite.
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