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Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen J from Indonesia with honey-orange quartz crystal growth, green garnierite seams and textured natural matrix.
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen J from Indonesia with honey-orange quartz crystal growth, green garnierite seams and textured natural matrix.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz J
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz J
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen J from Indonesia with honey-orange quartz crystal growth, green garnierite seams and textured natural matrix.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz J
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz J
“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz J

“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz J

£14.00
Description

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

This Piece J is dominated by rich honey, amber and burnt-orange crystalline growth covering much of the broad display face. Numerous small cavities, layered crystals and textured formations create incredible detail across the specimen, with flashes of pale green garnierite appearing between the warmer mineral growth.

Its broad, almost triangular formation gives this piece a completely different display profile to the narrower specimens in the collection and provides a large surface area of exposed crystalline detail.

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 may occur as veins and coatings throughout the host rock, while silica-rich fluids can deposit quartz and chalcedony within fractures and cavities.
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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