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Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) from Egremont, Alston, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) from Egremont, Alston, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) from Egremont, Alston, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27601
Mineral:Smithsonite (cadmium-rich)
Locality:Egremont, Alston, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Crystallized cavity coated throughout with yellow smithsonite microcrystals. The yellow color is due to high cadmium content in the smithsonite. Several larger smithsonite crystals grew late, on too of the coating. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); ex. John S. Albanese (1898-1969)
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:.2-1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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