Smithsonite
✦ Stone of Gentle Kindness ✦
Crystal lore: 💗 Love🌊 Calm🔮 Intuition
ZnCO₃
Carbonate mineral.
Properties
A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | ZnCO₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zn, C, O |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | 4.457 g/cm³ |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Smt |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.AB.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
🔗 See also
- Hemimorphite: zinc silicate that is easily confused with blue smithsonite
💡 Good to know
Blue smithsonite and hemimorphite are often mixed up, and many blue banded pieces contain both. Smithsonite is the denser zinc carbonate and fizzes in warm dilute acid, while hemimorphite is a silicate.
✨ Metaphysical & Folklore
These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.
Soft, pearly smithsonite is associated with kindness and soothing.
💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)
LepidolitePaired in tradition for calm, with Lepidolite bringing transition as well.
ChrysocollaBoth carry the theme of calm, so together they're thought to reinforce it.
LarimarA natural partner for calm; Larimar also adds feminine energy.
HowlitePaired in tradition for calm, with Howlite bringing patience as well.
Smoky QuartzA grounding root stone to balance smithsonite's high, spiritual energy.
Learn more
- Smithsonite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q152400 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)