AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Mexico > Smithsonite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 41245 |
Mineral: | Smithsonite |
Locality: | Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico |
Description: | Classic specimen of translucent blue-green smithsonite in rounded, botryoidal forms with silky surface luster. The surface of the smithsonite has not been polished or acid-etched and shows individual crystal faces throughout. |
Overall Size: | 13.5x7.5x4 cm |
Crystals: | layers 4-10 mm thick |
Archived: | For reference only |
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