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Smithsonite from Lavrion Mining District, Laurium, Greece

 
Smithsonite from Lavrion Mining District, Laurium, Greece

Smithsonite from Lavrion Mining District, Laurium, Greece

DESCRIPTION:No. 18420
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Lavrion Mining District, Laurium, Greece
Description:Large specimen covered on both sides with botryoidal smithsonite. Color varies from pale blue-green to flesh to brown. The brown is due to hematite and goethite staining. Good specimen from the ancient mines in Laurium.
Overall Size:16x10x7 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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