Pink smithsonite from Choix, Mexico is prized for its delicate pink to rosy coloration, lustrous surfaces, and translucent to botryoidal and crystalline forms. The Choix district in Sinaloa is well known for producing attractive smithsonite associated with oxidized zinc-bearing mineralization, with pink specimens among the more distinctive material from the locality. The coloration is generally attributed to trace-element substitutions within the smithsonite structure, particularly manganese and cobalt, which can produce shades ranging from soft blush pink to deeper rose tones. Choix smithsonite may occur as rounded botryoidal aggregates, curved crystals, or crystalline coatings, often displaying a silky to pearly luster and varying degrees of translucency. With its low hardness, high zinc content, and attractive coloration, pink smithsonite from Choix is a distinctive and collectible Mexican occurrence.
Size 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.6 Cm
Weight 56g
( Conversion: 1 inch = 2.5 Cm )
Location: Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico
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