Smithsonite and (?)Calcite Crystals on Matrix - VAR 015

Measurements:  48 x 33 x 13 mm

Description:  Smithsonite and pearly (?)calcite crystals, along with another (unknown to us) mineral, share a matrix of a mineral unknown to us. Damage is limited to the edges of the specimen only.

Weight of Specimen:  19.2 g 

Chemical Composition:  ZnCO₃  (smithsonite) 
                                        CaCO3  (calcite)  

Hardness of Mohs Scale:  (smithsonite)  4 – 4½
                                          (calcite) 3  
                               
Location:  Skorpion Mine, Namibia, Africa.

Specimen Code:  VAR 015

US $ 25