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Smithsonite var. Cuprian Smithsonite from 79 Mine, Banner District, near Hayden, Gila County, Arizona

 
Smithsonite var. Cuprian Smithsonite from 79 Mine, Banner District, near Hayden, Gila County, Arizona

Smithsonite var. Cuprian Smithsonite from 79 Mine, Banner District, near Hayden, Gila County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 65686
Mineral:Smithsonite var. Cuprian Smithsonite
Locality:79 Mine, Banner District, near Hayden, Gila County, Arizona
Description:Lustrous translucent green cuprian smithsonite crystals in a 2-3 mm layer on one face of tan-colored matrix. Cuprian smithsonite is the varietal name for smithsonite colored green by copper impurities. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1311
Overall Size:6x2x2 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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