The Apple-Green Treasure
The Specimen A museum-quality discovery from the famed 79 Mine in Gila County, Arizona, this rare specimen of Cuprian Smithsonite is a masterpiece of American mineralogy. Known globally for producing the most vivid zinc carbonate minerals, the 79 Mine (discovered in 1879) is a classic locality that defines high-tier Arizona collecting. This specimen features a superb botryoidal (grape-like) habit with a soft, pearly luster. The distinctive apple-green to mint-green saturation is caused by copper replacing zinc within the crystal structure. It is beautifully anchored to its original host rock matrix and accompanied by glittering micro-crystals of turquoise-blue minerals, likely Aurichalcite or Hemimorphite.
The Experience Revered as the "Stone of the Inner Child," Smithsonite emits a profoundly gentle and nurturing frequency. Its green vibration aligns directly with the Heart Chakra, fostering compassion, forgiveness, and emotional intelligence. This specimen is an exceptional tool for emotional restoration, helping to soothe deeply held scars, grief, and long-standing anxiety. By calming the nervous system, it fosters a state of deep, restorative peace, making it a powerful ally for any meditation space.
The Invitation Display this specimen in a protected area away from direct sunlight to ensure its vibrant green hue remains preserved for generations. Given its origin in a historic copper-zinc-lead deposit, this piece carries the complex story of Arizona's secondary mineralization. It is an invitation to heal the heart and reconnect with the playfulness and security of your inner self through the lens of geological history.
Product Details
Gemstone: Cuprian Smithsonite (Zinc Carbonate)
Color: Rich Apple-Green to Mint-Green
Formation: Botryoidal on Matrix
Origin: 79 Mine, Gila County, Arizona, USA
Unique Character: Natural botryoidal landscape with blue mineral associations.
Listing Type: Unique Specimen
Collector's Note: Due to the soft nature of the matrix and mineral, minor natural flaking is expected. Please handle with the utmost care.
