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Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen A from Indonesia featuring green garnierite with honey-toned quartz crystals on natural matrix.
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen A from Indonesia featuring green garnierite with honey-toned quartz crystals on natural matrix.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz A
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz A
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen A from Indonesia featuring green garnierite with honey-toned quartz crystals on natural matrix.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz A
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz A
“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz A

“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz A

£7.00
Description

A fascinating natural specimen from Indonesia sold under the trade name “Indonesian Smithsonite”, consisting of garnierite with quartz.

This Piece A features a dramatic upright formation with layers of warm honey and caramel-toned crystal growth contrasting against earthy matrix and flashes of distinctive green garnierite.

The combination of colour, texture and exposed crystalline pockets gives the specimen an almost landscape-like appearance, making it an unusual addition to an Indonesian mineral collection.

The exact specimen pictured will be received.
Geological Specifications

Mineral: Garnierite with Quartz, trade-named “Indonesian Smithsonite”
Locality: Indonesia
Formation: Nickel-rich secondary mineralisation with silica deposition
Hardness: Variable due to mixed mineral composition

“Indonesian Smithsonite” is a trade name used for colourful Indonesian material containing garnierite and associated silica or quartz. Despite the name, it should not be confused with true smithsonite, which is a zinc carbonate mineral.

Garnierite is itself a general name used for green, nickel-bearing minerals that form through the weathering and alteration of ultramafic rocks. In this specimen, earthy green mineralisation contrasts with honey-toned to colourless crystalline quartz growth, creating a highly textured natural formation.
Metaphysical Properties

Traditionally associated with:

• Growth and positive change
• Emotional balance
• Grounding and connection to nature
• Abundance and prosperity
• Clarity and energetic cleansing

Garnierite is often associated with growth, abundance and embracing change, while quartz is traditionally linked with clarity and amplification.

Metaphysical properties are offered for spiritual interest only.

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