Quartz on Smithsonite

Unknown Owner

This attractive specimen features bluish green, botryoidal smithsonite covering the matrix, enhanced by a delicate coating of micro sparkling quartz crystals, creating a visually appealing contrast and texture. The piece is in good condition and comes with an antique label, as shown at the end of the video, dating it to the early 20th century, adding provenance and historical significance. The Serpieri Mine is part of the historic Lavrion mining district, which has been worked since ancient Greek times and became famous in the 19th and early 20th centuries for its rich silver, lead, and zinc deposits. Lavrion has long been a source of classic mineral specimens, with well crystallized smithsonite and associated secondary minerals highly prized by collectors worldwide. A classic European specimen, it combines aesthetic charm, historical provenance, and mineralogical interest in one exceptional piece.