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Azurite and Calcite from Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece

 
Azurite and Calcite from Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece

Azurite and Calcite from Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece

Azurite and Calcite from Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece

DESCRIPTION:No. 61000
Mineral:Azurite and Calcite
Locality:Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece
Description:Lustrous translucent blue azurite microcrystals in spherical aggregates to 2 mm diameter on translucent white to pale-green bladed calcite crystals to 4 mm. The azurite crystals formed over an unidentified brown mineral, possible siderite.
Overall Size:24x20x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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