Smithsonite Gemstone
Smithsonite
Smithsonite is one of two zinc-containing minerals discovered by the British chemist and mineralogist James Smithson in 1803. James Smithson was an English scientist, often referred to as the best chemist and mineralogist of his year. He was an active member of many scientific organizations that benefited society and advanced scientific research. James published at least 27 papers with topics in chemistry, geology, and mineralogy. In 1802 James Smithson proved that zinc carbonates were true carbonate minerals, not zinc oxides.
The luster of smithsonite sets it apart from other minerals: it has a silky to pearly luster giving natural specimens a certain play of light across its surface that resembles the fine luster of melted wax glowing under a candle flame. It is easy to wax poetically when discussing smithsonite’s unique luster. It is really unusual and captivating and collectors can easily get hooked.
Smithsonite in addition to wonderful luster also has a varied color assortment. The apple green to blue-green color is probably smithsonite’s most well known color, but it is its purple to lavender color that is probably its most sought after hue. There also exists attractive yellow, white, tan, brown, blue, orange, peach, colorless, pink and red smithsonite specimens and all of them are a credit to this mineral.
Smithsonite is good in harmonizes and aligns heart, throat, and brow chakra for smoother communications, leadership, perceptiveness and depth in relationships, and expansion into new areas.