Smithsonite (classic material)

Item Description

When somebody mentions blue Smithsonite, most collectors immediately think of the famous Kelly mine in New Mexico which has produced some of the most oustanding specimens of the species extant. This piece features lustrous/vitreous, beautiful blue color radiating aggregates and a few "rice grain" shaped crystals of Smithsonite on matrix. The piece comes with a label from New York mineral dealer, Larry Conklin, and was part of a large old East Coast collection we acquired. A great quality display specimen of this highly sought after classic US material.