Smithsonite
specimen number:
8101049
location:
Oronogo Mine, Tri-State District, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Classic for this locality, yellow botryoidal crystallized smithsonite covering most of this brecciated 7.0 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm sphalerite rich matrix. In great condition. Looking closely with a handle loupe the crystals are bubbly and slightly translucent. Interestingly this mine acquired its name when ore was found and the people said for this town and mine to prosper it was "Ore Or No Go". Shipping weight: 0.19 pounds.
Size: 7.0 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Dan & Diana Weinrich
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