Rare Lavender Botryoidal Smithsonite Specimen 37.4g from Choix Sinaloa Mexico Mineral Crystal

From Choix Sinaloa, Mexico. Smooth Satin luster with botryoidal formations. Small cabinet sized specimen could also be used in jewelry making. Nice small cabinet specimen, with beautiful purple smithsonite attached to the matrix. 37.4gGem Lore and Info:Smithsonite is named for James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian Institution. 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 is a stone of charm, kindness and positive happenings. It is auspicious for new beginnings. It can activate each chakra (energy center) of the body and can be used as a "replacement stone" in crystal healing. It reputedly helps with immune system problems, alcoh