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Identity HelpWhat is this? It comes from San Antonio mines in Mexico

13th Aug 2016 20:49 UTCJason Bradley

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I was told it is Smithsonite after Calcite Pseudomorph, is it

13th Aug 2016 22:48 UTCDana Slaughter 🌟 Expert

Yes it is...much of this material has been coming out of late.

14th Aug 2016 00:23 UTCJason Bradley

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14th Aug 2016 01:03 UTCMark Heintzelman 🌟 Expert

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Yes, but there's just a heavy blanket of smithsonite coating these still intact calcite xtls (not a pseudo nor an endomorph).

Still these are pretty neat, no way I'd take a pass on adding one to the collection!


14th Aug 2016 01:51 UTCPaul Brandes 🌟 Manager

Agree; smithsonite coating calcite.

I saw one of these beauties today at a local gem & mineral show in Upper Michigan, but exhibited great control in not purchasing it! :-D

14th Aug 2016 17:08 UTCJason Bradley

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14th Aug 2016 17:18 UTCJason Bradley

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