Smithsonite replacing Dolomite
specimen number:
7992957
location:
Philadelphia mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
description:
Curved rhombohedral crystals of dolomite measuring to 0.8 cm in size, these now in the process of being replaced by yellow crystallized smithsonite. These crystals cover the top of this matrix. Micro-chipping present but minimal, this is quite nice for this old classic Arkansas locality.
Size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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