SmithsoniteKelly Smithsonites are some of the most well known and beloved examples of the species, arguably the finest Smithsonites from any locality in the United States. The top pieces exhibit one of the most alluring blue colors youll see in the mineral world. This piece features fantastic quality aggregates of Smithsonite with stellar Kelly Blue color, supreme luster, and excellent gemminess sitting beautifully on host rock matrix. This is the kind of

and under magnification

along with the Quartz crystals

the interior of the specimen shows the distinctive brownish-red Hematite coating that is characteristic of these pieces

It appears that Sapo may never produce these attractive specimens of unusual Apatite again

not quite green

lustrous blades measuring up to 1

Truly a magnificent example of this wonderful material from Colombia

gem quality

Specimen# CO712B179

but the back is contacted and has a rich amber-yellow color that is consistent throughout the crystal

This species belongs to the only group of minerals that forms in naturally "round" or "cylindrical" shaped crystals

producing over $150 Million in total metals over the course of its life