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Discovering New Minerals: James SmithsonDiscovering New Minerals: James Smithson
| Smithsonite is composed of zinc carbonate. The presence of cobalt in its
crystals makes itappear pink, while copper makes it green or blue.
Smithsonite is named after James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian.
He recognized itas a zinc carbonate in 1802, announced his discovery to the
Royal Society in London in 1802, and published his findings in the Society's
journal in 1803.
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