Smithsonite (Cuprian)

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 gorgeous two-tone appearance, one being an intense lime-green (with a hint of blue) and the other being a darker rich green (with a silvery overtone). A few contacts are the only thing keeping this from being a rather expensive rock, because the color is as intense as I have seen for this variety of Smithsonite, and to find a specimen this size is not an easy task. Valued at $2,000 in the inventory.