Smithsonite from the Ojuela mine in Durango, Mexico occurs in a remarkable range of pastel colors — seafoam green, sky blue, lavender, and pale pink — in botryoidal and rhombohedral formations with a waxy, pearlescent luster unlike any other mineral. Ojuela is widely considered one of the finest world localities for smithsonite, producing specimens that appear in premier museum collections. Each piece is a quiet wonder of natural color and form, associated with nurturing, comfort, and emotional support.
