Smithsonite
specimen number:
1052204
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Botryoidal green chatoyant slightly translucent crystallized smithsonite across matrix. Some damage present, this still quite attractive. The specimen dates to the very early 20th century at the start of underground mining in this famous locality. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video.
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