Smithsonite - Mineral Specimen fossilized remains volatile-rich fluids enriched in beryllium

volatile-rich fluids enriched in beryllium

allowing the calcium carbonate shell to be preserved within the rock over millions of years

Geological Age: 70–75 mya

Stone Mined from: Africa

because only the smallest sizes can be used for this

Smithsonite - Mineral Specimen fossilized remains volatile-rich fluids enriched in berylliumMined from: Tsumeb Mine area, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia Description: This piece shows classic botryoidal smithsonite with a vivid electric blue to turquoise color, forming rounded, grape like surfaces that flow over a contrasting brown matrix. The surface has a waxy to silky luster, with small hemispherical growths merging together into a smooth, almost liquid looking texture. Areas of exposed matrix break up the color and give the piece a more