Cuprian Smithsonite

79 Mine, Gila County, Arizona

62mm x 47mm x 38mm

On a matrix of silicified, white, limestone, is emplaced a crust of very lustrous, translucent, bright apple green, botryoids of cupro-smithsonite, to 1.2 cm across. The high luster and glowing color make this specimen elegant. The specimens quality and rarity make it valuable but it happens also to be quite beautiful and green smithsonite is very rare in the world, and from the USA in particular. Found in the late 1980s

$750

Data last checked on 10th Mar 2010 - specimen may no longer be available

From: The Arkenstone

Ref: AZMEX51

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Cuprian Smithsonite

79 Mine, Gila County, Arizona

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