Pink Smithsonite - Mexico ex. Richard Hauck, ex. Harry Caral

Name: Pink Smithsonite - Mexico ex. Richard Hauck, ex. Harry Caral
Brand: MinerShop
SKU: MSJ0256
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SKU: MSJ0256

Weight and Dimensions

9.6 oz, 3.5" x 2.5" x 1.25"

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A deep purple-pink, botryoidal smithsonite collected from Chihuahua, Mexico. The pink color in this smithsonite specimen is from cobalt.

Purchased in 1983 from the historic collection of Richard 'Dick' Hauck of New Jersey.

Ex. Joe Daley Collection

Ex. Harry Caral Collection

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