Chemical Formula: ZnCO3

Chemical Name: Zinc Carbonate

Mineral Class: Carbonate

Mineral Notes: Smithsonite ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful minerals, even though it is one of the simplest chemically. This attractiveness comes from its pearly luster which resembles the glow of wax. Also the Smithsonite can occur in many different intense colours, of which green is the best known. The commonest crystal habit is botryoidal. This has the appearance of soapy froth and is the result of fibrous crystals radiating from a central point of attachment, growing outward into each other. 

Description: A heavy specimen of almost uniquely beautiful pale-pink Smithsonite. Individual crystals are very plentiful and excellently formed. Nealry all have a strong pearly luster, making this a particulalry attractive and desirable specimen. It will not dissapoint.

Location: Tsumeb Mine, Otavi, Namibia.