Description
This captivating iridescent smithsonite displays soft lavender-pink to blush tones accented by a subtle, natural iridescent surface sheen that shifts gently under changing light. The luster is not artificial or metallic but emerges from the mineral’s finely crystallized surface, creating a pearly, almost opalescent glow across its rounded growth forms.
Dimensions & Weight
Metaphysical Properties
Smithsonite is often associated with emotional balance and gentle grounding. Many collectors appreciate its calming visual presence and soft, nurturing aesthetic.
Collector’s Notes
Iridescent smithsonite is especially desirable among collectors due to the mineral’s inherent rainbows that dance across the surface under direct light. This piece retains strong surface integrity and pleasing color balance, making it well suited for a micromount shelf, cabinet display, or study collection focused on secondary zinc minerals.
Highlights
Natural iridescent smithsonite
Soft pink to lavender coloration
Pearly sheen under light
Botryoidal to massive growth habit
Rare Crystal
Mineralogy
Mineral: Smithsonite (ZnCO₃)
Crystal system: Trigonal
Luster: Vitreous to pearly
Formation: Secondary zinc mineral formed through oxidation of zinc ore bodies
Description
This captivating iridescent smithsonite displays soft lavender-pink to blush tones accented by a subtle, natural iridescent surface sheen that shifts gently under changing light. The luster is not artificial or metallic but emerges from the mineral’s finely crystallized surface, creating a pearly, almost opalescent glow across its rounded growth forms.
Dimensions & Weight
Metaphysical Properties
Smithsonite is often associated with emotional balance and gentle grounding. Many collectors appreciate its calming visual presence and soft, nurturing aesthetic.
Collector’s Notes
Iridescent smithsonite is especially desirable among collectors due to the mineral’s inherent rainbows that dance across the surface under direct light. This piece retains strong surface integrity and pleasing color balance, making it well suited for a micromount shelf, cabinet display, or study collection focused on secondary zinc minerals.
Highlights
Natural iridescent smithsonite
Soft pink to lavender coloration
Pearly sheen under light
Botryoidal to massive growth habit
Rare Crystal
Mineralogy
Mineral: Smithsonite (ZnCO₃)
Crystal system: Trigonal
Luster: Vitreous to pearly
Formation: Secondary zinc mineral formed through oxidation of zinc ore bodies
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