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Smithsonite from Empire Mine, 3rd Level, Hanover, Grant County, New Mexico

 
Smithsonite from Empire Mine, 3rd Level, Hanover, Grant County, New Mexico

Smithsonite from Empire Mine, 3rd Level, Hanover, Grant County, New Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Smithsonite from Empire Mine, 3rd Level, Hanover, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 51507
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Empire Mine, 3rd Level, Hanover, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:Translucent yellow-green smithsonite crystals in layered spherical aggregates to 12 mm diameter over translucent gray smithsonite. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection, acquired in 1991 from Carousel Minerals (Betty & Al Tlush in Belen, NM)
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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