Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

4.2 x 4.3 x 1.4 cm
1.7 x 1.7 x 0.6 in

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Botryoidal Smithsonite with a high luster which has a touch of iridescence in shades of light blue and rose. The color of the Smithsonite is medium brown with hints of olive green in places and orange in others. The color is difficult to reproduce in photos, but the pictures are pretty close. When backlit, the Smithsonite is translucent and more of the olive green tint is more noticeable.

Condition: Good

Flaws: The specimen is in excellent condition with the exception of one end which is damaged.

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