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Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) over Dolomite from Monte Cristo Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

 
Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) over Dolomite from Monte Cristo Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) over Dolomite from Monte Cristo Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) over Dolomite from Monte Cristo Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) over Dolomite from Monte Cristo Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) over Dolomite from Monte Cristo Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 70854
Mineral:Smithsonite (cadmium-rich) over Dolomite
Locality:Monte Cristo Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas
Description:Twisted rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 7 mm with coating of translucent vivid-yellow smithsonite crystals to 0.2 mm. When viewed under magnification the smithsonite crystals can be seen to be many hemispherical crystals and larger crystal rosettes. Ex. Martin Farber collection
Overall Size:4x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:0.1-7.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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