Smithsonite Mahogany
7.92 ct
Trilion Cut
13.50 x 13.30 x 6.67 mm
SardiniaItaly Y91023

Mahogany smithsonite

Is a zinc carbonate with formula ZnCO3. Hardness 4-4.5.

It is found in various part of the world, from Namibia to Mexico and China.& Italy

Is one of the most important ore for the extraction of Zinc and can be found in various colors.

Here we have a red-orange  variety quite rare coming from Masua ( Ma-Sua) area, near Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. This area is near the famous Monteponi mine, closed since 40 years ago, produced beautiful lead and zinc minerals; this material were obtain from an old collections and facetted into gems. Only few stones are available for the collectors and amateurs.