Description/Interesting Notes:
A gorgeous example of this classic occurence from Arkansas!!! This specimen consists of
a showy cluster of curvaceous, saddle-shaped dolomite crystals that have been completely replaced by
greenockite included smithsonite crystals!!! The dolomite crystals are complete pseudomorphs - some of them are
even partially hollow, with just scant lattice-works of smithsonite stringers inside!!! Upon close examnination,
one can see that there are numerous spikey, intense yellow smithsonite crystals covering the pseudomorphic crystals!!! In
addition to these spikey smithsonite crystals there are also scattered smithsonite crystals that exhibit bulbous,
wheat-sheef-like habits and rounded sprays!!! Classic material!!! Simply
gorgeous in person!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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