Lot 663
Bubbly Smithsonite. From Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico
The typical crystal habit of Smithsonite is an appealing form called botryoidal, which has the appearance of grape bunches, resulting in a rounded, bubbly landscape. This piece comes from a locality famous around the world for providing specimens with silky to pearly lustre and deep colors.
Smithsonite is a zinc carbonate mineral found as a secondary mineral in zinc deposits and occurs in many colors and forms. Interestingly, it's named after James Smithson, a British mineralogist, whose wealth founded the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Measures: 20.5 x 21.5 cm
Size inches: 8 x 8.5 in.
Estimated Value $37,500 - 40,000.
A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.
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