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Smithsonite
M'fouti, Congo [Republic]
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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| Origin Location |
M'fouti, Congo [Republic] |
| Description |
A fine miniature plate of the high quality smithsonite that has been produced at the M'fouti quarries since this new find surfaced in 2021. This material is found in an area of the Republic of Congo west of Brazzaville. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Smithsonite: Zn(CO3)
zinc carbonate *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Hemimorphite Smithsonite Pectolite var. Larimar (Polished) Smithsonite Baryte Beryl var. Aquamarine |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s):
calcite
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