Wonderful polished crescent moon-shaped Green Smithsonite on a custom stand Green Smithsonite, also known as green zinc spar, is a mineral that belongs to the carbonate mineral group. It is a secondary mineral that forms as a result of the weathering and oxidation of primary zinc ore deposits. Smithsonite typically occurs in a variety of colors, including green, blue, pink, yellow, and brown. The green color in smithsonite is often attributed to the presence of traces of copper. It is a relatively soft mineral, with a hardness of 4 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, making it susceptible to scratching. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS including stand Height: 27.5 cm Width: 15 cm DISCLAIMER > Please be aware these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment. > THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING STAND AND PACKING MATERIAL. SHIPMENT - The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. - Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. - For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home - If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.