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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 48404 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England |
| Description: | Rich specimen of translucent smithsonite crystals lining complex cavities on all sides of the specimen. The smithsonite varies in color from greenish to gray to brownish and the crystals have a silky appearance due to microscopic faces on the surfaces. Ex. Jim Minette (1936-2002) |
| Overall Size: | 7x7x6 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-2 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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