Smithsonite

Item Description

Smithsonite from Tsumeb is found in virtually every color of the rainbow, and it remains on the most prolific species from this most significant locality. This specimen displays a bright yellow-green color that could be caused by copper, cadmium or another chromophore. The crystals actually have a bit of zoning with a "phantom" effect from the exterior to the interior The rhombs are lustrous, translucent and well-formed with lovely modifications on the edges and corners. They really look beautiful up close. The largest crystal meaures 1.1 cm. Good quality, and a really nice miniature of this classic material.