Smithsonite w/ Calcite (uncommon - classic locale)

Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Toenail, 3.0 x 2.1 x 2.0 cm
Start Time: 01/05/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/12/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Smithsonite is very uncommon compared to other well-known species from famed Mina Ojuela and specimens of this style are RARE. Translucent, sparkly, nubby botryoids of olive-green smithsonite are aesthetically clustered atop the gossan matrix and tiny dogtooth calcite crystals surrounding the botryoids are a fine contrasting compliment. Older material from the 1960s or 70s. Very seldom on the market in this style.

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