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Smithsonite
Smithsonite

Smithsonite is a mineral. It contains zinc carbonate, ZnCO3. It is an ore of zinc. It has a Mohs hardness (a hardness scale) of 4.5. It has a specific gravity of 4.5. Some zinc can be replaced with manganese to make manganese carbonate.

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  • Smithsonite 4

    Crystals of smithsonite: Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mun. de Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

  • Smithsonite-52236

    Crystals of pink Cobaltoan smithsonite on matrix

  • Smithsonite-279094

    Apple-green Cuprian smithsonite crystals. A second generation of drusy smithsonite was deposited in the crevasses between the larger growth

  • Smithsonite-139792

    Crystals of slightly pink cobaltoan smithsonite, Tsumeb, 6.8 x 4.6 x 3.7 cm

  • Smithsonite Kelly Mine

    Blue smithsonite from the Kelly Mine in New Mexico

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