Smithsonite Crystals on Matrix - TS 038

Greenish smithsonite crystals on matrix with small cavities

Measurements:  50 x 42 x 23 mm

Description:  Drusy, greenish smithsonite crystals with minute malachite crystals, sit on a heavy, conglomorate matrix. The matrix has small cavities lined with smithsonite crystals. 

One side of the specimen has been trimmed. The specimen has a few nicks.

Weight of Specimen:  90 g

Chemical Composition:  ZnCuCO3  (smithsonite)
                                        Cu
2+(CO3)(OH)2 (malachite) 

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (smithsonite) 4 - 5
                                          
(malachite) H - 3.5 - 4  

Location:  Tsumeb, Northern Namibia.

Specimen Code:  TS 038

R 200

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