Detailed information
Species
Cobaltoan Smithsonite
Dimensions
31 x 19 x 14
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Otjikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
A very pretty and 'waxy' lustrous crystallized specimen of intergrown translucent bubblegum pink Cobaltoan Smithsonite from the world-famous Tsumeb mine in Namibia. The crystals of Cobaltoan Smithsonite display a curved form and reach 7 mm in length, almost completely encapsulating a metallic dark grey sulphide matrix. The specimen is mounted upright on an acrylic base for display.