| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Smithsonite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 51496 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent pink smithsonite crystals coating top and sides of dark sulfide-rich matrix. The smithsonite crystals are complex rhombohedral form and have silky surface luster. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection |
| Overall Size: | 7x4.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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