Specimen #1538

Name: Smithsonite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7.2 x 5.2 x 1.6 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-06-25

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: Y

Comment: A beautiful, mammillary crust of vivid pink smithsonite botryoids from Choix, Mexico. This is a top color for Choix smithsonite and the backlit photo really highlights the intense pink color saturation and translucency. Uncommon in this quality and rich color. Ex Mijer Collection.

Minerals: Smithsonite (ZnCO₃)

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Smithsonite, Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico - 7.2 x 5.2 x 1.6 cm