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HomeGem GallerySmithsonite
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blue gemstones - smithsonite
Smithsonite crystals - Mexico and New Mexico
smithsonite specimens from the Smithsonian Institution
faceted smithsonite - Sardinia
crystallography - stalactitic smithsonite
botryoidal smithsonite crystals - Namibia
bi-color smithsonite cab - Mexico
smithsonite crystal - Mexico
cut smithsonite gems - Namibia

Smithsonite Photos

Smithsonite occurs across the globe, but facetable crystals are extremely rare. These gems can show a wide range range of rich colors but are too soft for most jewelry use. However, high dispersion makes properly faceted smithsonites truly magnificent collector’s pieces.

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