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Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

 
Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

Smithsonite from Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 20942
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Pristine plate of blue-green smithsonite crystals in rounded, velvety formations. The velvet-like appearance is due to the many minute crystal faces on the surface making many parallel reflections. Clean and undamaged. A classic for this mineral species. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:7x7x2.5 cm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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