Mineral: Smithsonite
Locality: Berg Aukas, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Dimensions: 1.8 x 2.6 cm

Description: Tsumeb is justly famous for producing many colors of smithsonite, but Berg Aukas also produced some wonderful smithsonites. These yellow hexagonal prisms are colored by cadmium.

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