Smithsonite: Kelly Mine, New Mexico (blue 5 inches), Mexico (other colors). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Opaque Green Smithsonite Rough from Mexico
Smithsonite: Kelly Mine, New Mexico (blue 5 inches), Mexico (other colors). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Article: Smithsonite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Credit: Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA
| Gemstone | Smithsonite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Origin details | Kelly Mine, New Mexico |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | Green, Purple, Brown |
| Transparency | Opaque |