Smithsonite

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Smithsonite

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.33

Description

Chemical Composition: ZnCO3 Crystal System: Hexagonal System Description: Common Name: Smithsonite Chemistry: ZnCO3, Zinc carbonate Group: Carbonates Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Description: Light blue with white on the edges, the crystal shape is botryiodal

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.62

Source or Donor

Museum Collection of Minerals

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Width

10-1/2 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

10 in

Weight

7.71 oz

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-11

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 21, 2025

Notes

USA Case Installation

Location

Display Case

FS-5-A

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Date

January 3, 2024