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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34363
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico
Description:Classic specimen of blue-green smithsonite in translucent, botryoidal crystal aggregates on gossan matrix. This color of smithsonite is known as Kelly Blue after this mine (now closed).
Overall Size:24x18x10 mm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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