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Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen C featuring honey-orange quartz crystal pockets, green garnierite and natural matrix from Indonesia.
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen C featuring honey-orange quartz crystal pockets, green garnierite and natural matrix from Indonesia.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz C
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz C
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen C featuring honey-orange quartz crystal pockets, green garnierite and natural matrix from Indonesia.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz C
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz C
“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz C

“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz C

£13.00
Description

A fascinating natural Indonesian mineral specimen sold under the trade name “Indonesian Smithsonite”, featuring garnierite with associated quartz and natural matrix.

This Piece C is dominated by rich honey, caramel and burnt-orange tones, with numerous natural cavities filled with intricate crystalline growth. Small areas of pale green garnierite appear through the earthy matrix, providing a subtle contrast to the warmer mineralisation.

Its open pockets, layered textures and sculptural natural shape make this a particularly interesting specimen to explore from different angles.

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 Indonesian material containing nickel-bearing garnierite with associated silica or quartz. Despite the name, it should not be confused with true smithsonite, which is a zinc carbonate mineral.

Garnierite forms through the weathering and alteration of nickel-rich ultramafic rocks. Green nickel-bearing mineralisation can occur as veins, coatings and patches throughout the host rock, while later silica-rich fluids can create quartz and chalcedony growth within cavities and fractures.
Metaphysical Properties

Traditionally associated with:

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

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

Metaphysical properties are offered for spiritual interest only.

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