Smithsonite
Posted by: Raymond McDougall on 03.05.2025 | Filed under:

Smithsonite

Specimen # 200642
Mineral: Smithsonite
Location: Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA
Size: 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm

Description

A gorgeous crystallized smithsonite on a base of intense rosasite. In excellent condition, some incomplete smithsonite around the periphery. From the Pete Richards Collection #5003, acquired from Paul Clifford, ex. Bill Hunt. Beautiful!

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Please Note: the colour representation in the still photographs has been carefully calibrated and adjusted to show an accurate rendition of this specimen in daylight (shade). The colours in the video are not similarly adjusted.