Smithsonite on Dolomite
specimen number:
1691012
location:
Philadelphia Mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
description:
Saddle shaped rhombohedral crystals of dolomite to 1.0 cm across completely covered by beautiful sparkling yellow crystallize smithsonite. Measures 5.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm in size overall and in very good condition. Known locally as Turkey Fat smithsonite, the yellow color likely due to cadmium. Classic Arkansas material collected in the 1970s. Shipping weight: 0.12 pounds.
Size: 5.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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