Smithsonite
specimen number:
5092304
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
description: This is an example of the variety of smithsonite called herrerite, which is a copper rich smithsonite. Almost at first appearing as a rosasite, very neat bluish green botryoidal crystallized smithsonite covering both sides of a 6.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm matrix. Some damage is seen, still a nice example for this type of smithsonite. Shipping weight: 0.16 pounds.
Size: 6.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: University of Arizona
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