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Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) from Sheshodonnell Mine, East Vein, County Clare, Ireland

 
Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) from Sheshodonnell Mine, East Vein, County Clare, Ireland

Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) from Sheshodonnell Mine, East Vein, County Clare, Ireland

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) from Sheshodonnell Mine, East Vein, County Clare, Ireland

DESCRIPTION:No. 63883
Mineral:Smithsonite (cadmium-rich)
Locality:Sheshodonnell Mine, East Vein, County Clare, Ireland
Description:Translucent yellow-green smithsonite crystals in spherical aggregates to 5 mm diameter on one face of a solid smithsonite vein. The radial structure of the smithsonite crystals is visible on the exposed sides.
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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