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Smithsonite

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A dramatic, old-time large cabinet specimen from the ancient mines at Laurium, Greece. This very vuggy, sculptural, cave formation specimen is festooned with sparkly, botryoids of turquoise-blue to green smithsonite. The growth banding on all sides of this large piece is facinating. Ex. Dr. John W. Ward Collection. A very highly representative and large specimen from this historic locale, which was called "ancient" in the time of the Classical Greeks.

Product details

SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions19.9 x 12.9 x 10.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGreece, Attica, Lavrion Mining District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Smithsonite
Mineral guide
Learn about Smithsonite
ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.
Smithsonite
Regional guide
Smithsonite from Lavrion Mining District, Greece
from Lavrion Mining District, Greece — pastel blue to sea-green botryoidal forms with a wet, silky glow; historic provenance and collecting appeal.