Smithsonite (superb color) (ex Henry de Linde Collection)

Item Description

The gorgeous classic Smithsonites from the famous Kelly Mine are arguably the most desirable examples of blue Smithsonite in the world. The combination of that fantastic color, with the superb quality and size of the specimens, makes for some truly impressive and memorable pieces. This piece features eye-catching, gemmy / translucent, strong greenish-blue colored, radial groups of Smithsonite with a wonderful resinous luster, with only a tiny bit of attached Limonite matrix on the reverse side. It just glows with color when backlit. The main / front side of the specimen is in great shape, but the outer edges are forgivably contacted where the piece was detached from the pocket wall. The piece honestly looks better in person, as it's is difficult to capture the almost chatoyant effect of the surface luster. A fantastic example of this beautiful classic material from New Mexico. Valued at $1,250 in the inventory. From the collection of Henry de Linde (March 21, 1923 – April 4, 2019) of Hot Spring, Arkansas. Henry was one of the most prominent figures in the history of Arkansas mining and mineral collecting. Along with being a miner, mineral collector and an amateur mineralogist, de Linde was one of the founders of the Coon Creek Association mineral club. He was the owner of several key localities in Arkansas including the Diamond Jo Quarry (on the south rim of Magnet Cove), the type locality for Delindeite, which was named in his honor in 1987.