Smithsonite (1683)
specimen number:
8811745
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: Smithsonite from the Tsumeb Mine in Namibia formed in the oxidized zone of a large copper lead zinc deposit hosted in dolomite. As primary zinc sulfide minerals weathered, zinc rich solutions produced secondary minerals such as smithsonite. The Tsumeb Mine operated for many decades during the 20th century and became famous for producing a wide variety of rare and colorful minerals.
Large sharp lustrous rhombohedral crystals of smithsonite measuring to 1.5 cm in size very nice on matrix. This is in excellent condition. The specimen comes with a large series of previous labels, including several from the collection of Dawn and Jim and Minette.
Size: 6.5 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Bill and Diana Dameron
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