Smithsonite Visible to Near-infrared Spectra (350 - 2800 nm)
Smithsonite, a zinc carbonate, occurs in a variety of colors. An absorption band centered at 937 nm that is responsible for the bluish-green color arises from Cu2+, a commonly associated minor component of the smithsonite.
Images of representative smithsonite spectra
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GRR164 spectrum; Kelly Mine,
New Mexico. Transluscent, light green, polycrystalline mass, 1.22 mm thick. Data File: unpolarized,
74 K;
Data Files
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