| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Smithsonite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 23664 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Rhombic crystals of gray-brown smithsonite crystals on dark galena matrix. The smithsonite crystals have a beautiful silky surface luster and have internal zoning with translucent edges. Chipped corner visible under 20x. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa) |
| Overall Size: | 2.5x2x2 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-12 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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