Smithsonite from Indonesia (359g) - hand specimen - glittering green crystals in grape shape with druzys

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Its unique texture and shimmering shine make it a real eye-catcher in any collection.

Whether you are an experienced collector or just starting your collection, smithsonite is an excellent addition. Its unique composition and fascinating history make it an interesting conversation piece.

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Smithsonite, also known as zinc spar, is the mineral form of zinc carbonate (ZnCO3). It is a common mineral from the mineral class of "carbonates and nitrates". It crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, but rarely develops well-formed crystals. The typical shape is earthy and grape-shaped.

Smithsonite occurs in a wide color variation. Its typical spherical shape and often bright colors make it a sought-after mineral for collectors. The color variations are caused by the partial replacement of zinc with other elements. For example, copper often results in green or bright blue colors, and cobalt results in a pink to purple color. Cadmium makes smithsonite yellow, and iron gives it a brown to reddish-brown color.

Smithsonite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 and a specific gravity of 4.4 to 4.5. It occurs as a secondary mineral in the weathering or oxidation zone of zinc-bearing ore deposits. It is often found in association with hemimorphite, willemite, hydrozincite, cerussite, malachite, azurite, aurichalcite and anglesite.

The mineral smithsonite was named in 1832 by François Sulpice Beudant in honor of the English chemist and mineralogist James Smithson (ca. 1765–1829), who first identified the mineral in 1802.

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