Smithsonite after Calcite
specimen number:
7993164
location:
Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Scalenohedral crystals of what were once calcite measuring to 2.5 cm in height are now completely replaced by yellow green sparkling crystallized smithsonite and covering the top of this matrix. Very minimal chipping present, in my opinion this actually makes the specimen more interesting as it exhibits the hollow nature of the scalenohedral calcite.
Size: 17.0 x 15.5 x 5.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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