| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Mexico > Smithsonite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 55098 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico |
| Description: | Elongated formation of translucent blue smithsonite crystals in spherical aggregates to 7 mm diameter on black limonite gossan. The smithsonite crystals have silky surface luster caused by microscopic crystal faces on the surfaces of the aggregates. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu |
| Overall Size: | 4.5x2.5x1 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-3 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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