Smithsonite
specimen number:
1653711
location:
Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
description:
Colorless to reddish orange scalenohedral crystals of smithsonite to 1.1 cm in size scattered across a breccia matrix. This is in good condition with minimal cleaving present. The reddish orange color is due to the presence of iron oxide.
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