Smithsonite replacing Dolomite
specimen number:
7993341
location:
Philadelphia mine, Rush, Marion Co., Arkansas, USA
description:
The top of this matrix and scattered richly with crystals of what were once rhombohedral dolomite, these now in the process of being replaced by yellow crystallized smithsonite. Very slight damage present, this still in good condition.
Size: 18.5 x 16.0 x 5.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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