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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 44560
Mineral:Smithsonite on Milky Quartz
Locality:Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece
Description:Olive-green to brown smithsonite crystals to 0.5 mm long on brecciated milky quartz. The smithsonite crystals look beautiful under magnification. Ex. Henry D. Miller (1838-1919 or 1920) collection, bequeathed to the Wadsworth Atheneum in 1909; ex. Loomis-Chaffee School
Overall Size:6x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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