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Smithsonite

Smithsonite

sold
Locality
Gila Monster Mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
Minerals
Smithsonite
Dimensions
6.2 x 5 x 3.5 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
Provenance
Bruce Murphy
SID
C414

Transluscent white Smithsonite in a linear formation of interconnected spheres lining a dark red, crystal lined vug. An extremely rare and unique specimen with no damage and one of only a very few known to exist. The white markings on the surface are tiny internal inclusions and not damage. The Gila Monster Mine is located 1. 3 miles from the famous Old Yuma Mine. The data base web site Mindat shows no photographs of any species from this very obscure and old locality. Comes with 3 old labels. .