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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 52441
Mineral:Arsenic
Locality:Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece
Description:Large specimen of layered concentric crusts of native arsenic in rounded formations that have concave impressions on the underside indicating the arsenic accumulated over another mineral, possible calcite, that later dissolved away. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #779, gift in 1970 from chief geologist at Endaco Mine
Overall Size:12x10x2 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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