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

“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz E

£11.00
Description

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

This Piece E features extensive warm honey and caramel-toned crystalline growth across a rugged matrix, interspersed with flashes and veins of distinctive pale to vivid green garnierite.

Numerous open cavities run throughout the specimen, revealing additional crystal growth within and giving the piece exceptional depth and texture. Its elongated natural shape, earthy colour palette and combination of crystalline pockets and green nickel mineralisation make this a fascinating specimen to view from every angle.

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 trade name, this material is not true smithsonite, which is a zinc carbonate mineral.

Garnierite develops through the weathering and alteration of nickel-rich ultramafic rocks. Green nickel-bearing mineralisation can occur as veins and coatings throughout the host rock, while later silica-rich fluids may fill fractures and open cavities with quartz and chalcedony growth.
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 growth, abundance and welcoming new opportunities, while quartz is traditionally linked with clarity and amplification.

Metaphysical properties are offered for spiritual interest only.

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