Smithsonite var. Cadmium
Yunnan, China
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
No special tags. |
| Origin Location |
Yunnan, China |
| Description |
These are fun little botryoidal chunks of Cadmium Smithsonite. The yellow in this material is believed to come from Cadmium in the form of Greenockite but there is some mystery as to the exact origin of the yellow color. Price is for one sample. |
| 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 |
Thumbnail |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
8 Specimens |
| Mineral List |
Smithsonite: Zn(CO3)
zinc carbonate *
Cadmium: Cd
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* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Sulphur (Native) Garnet var. Andradite Fluorite Godovikovite Beryl var. Heliodor Sulphur (Native) |
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
zinc
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