| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Smithsonite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 61906 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent blue-green smithsonite crystals with white calcite on gray matrix. The blue-green color of the smithsonite crystals is caused by copper impurities and these are commonly labeled as Cuprian Smithsonite. Ex. Ann Williams Mineral Co. |
| Overall Size: | 4x3x2 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-4 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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