Smithsonite - Wenshan, Yunnan, China

Contributed by: FMS Admin
Date: May 27th, 2026
Locality: Wenshan, Yunnan, China (See on Mindat)
Size: 4 inches

Description:
Apparently a relatively recent find, this material is stunning! Like a lemon sorbet in natural light, it becomes a beautiful raspberry sorbet in shortwave. From Wenshan, Yunnan, China, shown in SW and natural, though MW is only slightly dimmer.

Originally posted by Fire Viper on Nature's Rainbows in 2016.