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Smithsonite Var Cuprian Smithsonite

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Smithsonite Var Cuprian Smithsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.4 × 2.8 × 5.3 cm
Description

Hundrets of super lustrous and sparkling crystals of cuprian smithsonite nicely spread on matrix from Tsumeb in Namibia. The crystals show a very fine green colouration with some areas more intense tinted and some a bit less. A very fine example from this well known area and in contrast to the slightly orange matrix also the contrast is amazing.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

Cuprian Smithsonite

Variety Of: 

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Formula: 
(Zn,Cu)CO3