The Richard M. Geiger Collection
231
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Smithsonite
Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro Co., New Mexico, United States
miniature – 4.1 x 2.6 x 1 cm
Rob: The most famous Smithsonite locality in the world produced this beautiful light blue crust of large to very fine botryoids. The luster and color is EXCELLENT on this well-balanced piece that stands out as one of the most attractive mini's I have seen.
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Photos courtesy of / 2004 The Arkenstone
Mineral Species
Smithsonite
Dana
Strunz
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231
Smithsonite
Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro Co., New Mexico, United States