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Cadmian Smithsonite

Formula:
(Zn,Cd)CO
 
3
Colour:White
A variety of Smithsonite

NOTE: The yellow Turkey Fat Ore style Smithsonites previously described as "Cadmian Smithsonite" are actually a mixture - they are Smithsonite with inclusions of Greenockite.
This variety was first described from Segen Gottes Mine, Wiesloch, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

True CdCO3, or Otavite, is naturally white, so cannot colour Smithsonite yellow. True Cadmian Smithsonites should therefore be white.

Classification of Cadmian Smithsonite

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Physical Properties of Cadmian Smithsonite

Colour:White

Chemical Properties of Cadmian Smithsonite

Formula:
(Zn,Cd)CO
 
3
Essential elements:C, Cd, O, Zn
All elements listed in formula:C, Cd, O, Zn

Other Names for Cadmian Smithsonite

German names:
Cadmiumzinkspat

Other Information

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    Localities for Cadmian Smithsonite

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    China
     
    • Guizhou Province
      • Qiannan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Duyun Co.
    http://www.the-conference.com/2003/Gold2003/abstracts/A561.pdf and http://english.cas.ac.cn/Eng2003/news/detailnewsb.asp?infoNo=25002
    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Heidelberg
        • Wiesloch
    Namibia
     
    • Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region
      • Tsumeb
    R O Meyer collection
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