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Smithsonite from Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece

 
Smithsonite from Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece

Smithsonite from Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece

DESCRIPTION:No. 30148
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece
Description:Exceptionally large plate of green smithsonite in rounded crystal aggregates up to 12 mm diameter, many in finger-shaped formation. The smithsonite is translucent green (resembles NJ prehnite) with lustrous faces. Some fingers are incomplete.
Overall Size:23x22x8 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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