Smithsonite (Shields Flynn Coll.)

Item Description

An exceptional and aesthetic smithsonite miniature from the famous Berg Aukas Mine. A striking, pristine, 2.7 cm, sharp, glassy, translucent, light gray rhomb accented with impressive stepped-growth faces is dramatically perched upright on smaller rhombs and matrix. Berg Aukas produced the world's finest descloizite specimens and has arguably produced better quality smithsonite than those from the nearby Tsumeb Mine, but probably don't get enough credit today as they were not as plentiful. This outstanding cutie has 360-degree display quality and is a choice and uncommon specimen from the Shields Flynn Collection. valued $950