Smithsonite (Cadmian)

Item Description

These impressive and fine quality yellow Smithsonites made their way to the market a few years ago, but they were actually mined circa 2002-2003 and were held back for many years. The color is caused by cadmium content, which is often the case when one encounters yellow Smithsonites like this. They immediately reminded collectors of the famous old classic yellow Cadmian Smithsonites from the Masua Mine in Italy that were mined many decades ago. The Chinese specimens with their fantastic color, flowing botryoidal forms and the superb luster puts them among the best of their kind ever found. This piece is a features a layer of botryoidal, soft yellow color Smithsonite with a gentle velvety / vitreous luster on matrix. This material was limited on the market when it was first discovered, and now it's incredibly hard to get your hands on good pieces. No real damage to speak of, except along the periphery where it was removed from the pocket. Very attractive and now sought after since nothing has been found in many years. Priced in the inventory at $780.