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Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen F from Indonesia with vivid turquoise-green garnierite veins through contrasting rust-orange natural matrix.
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen F from Indonesia with vivid turquoise-green garnierite veins through contrasting rust-orange natural matrix.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz F
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz F
  • Indonesian Smithsonite trade-name specimen F from Indonesia with vivid turquoise-green garnierite veins through contrasting rust-orange natural matrix.
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz F
  • “Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz F
“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz F

“Indonesian Smithsonite” Garnierite with Quartz F

£11.00
Description

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

This Piece F showcases particularly impressive turquoise-green mineralisation running in branching veins throughout the specimen. The vivid green material wraps around angular sections of warm rust-orange host rock, creating an intricate pattern across almost the entire face.

Small natural cavities and layered mineral growth add further depth, while the elongated sculptural shape makes the specimen especially striking when displayed upright.

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. Nickel-bearing minerals create its characteristic green colour and can occur as veins, coatings and fracture fillings throughout the host rock. Associated silica and quartz may form during later stages of mineralisation.
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, personal 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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