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Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen G from Indonesia with amber honey-toned quartz crystal growth, open cavities and green garnierite mineralisation.
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen G from Indonesia with amber honey-toned quartz crystal growth, open cavities and green garnierite mineralisation.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz H
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz H
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen G from Indonesia with amber honey-toned quartz crystal growth, open cavities and green garnierite mineralisation.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz H
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz H
“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz H

“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz H

£11.00
Description

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

This Piece H features a complex combination of warm amber, caramel and burnt-orange mineralisation with pale green to turquoise garnierite running through the specimen in fine seams and exposed patches.

Numerous small cavities and crystalline areas create a highly textured surface, while sections of earthy host rock remain visible throughout. Its elongated natural formation and intricate mixture of colours make this a particularly interesting example of this unusual Indonesian material.

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. The green nickel-bearing mineralisation can form as veins, coatings and fracture fillings throughout the host rock. Later silica-rich mineralisation may fill cavities and fractures with quartz and chalcedony, producing highly textured specimens with contrasting colours and crystal 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 abundance, growth and embracing new opportunities, while quartz is traditionally linked with clarity and amplification.

(Metaphysical properties are offered for spiritual interest only.)

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