Adamite from Lavrion Mining District, Attica, Greece - image 1
Photo by Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography

Adamite from Lavrion Mining District, Attica, Greece

This specimen dates back probably to the late 1800s, and was in the collections of French exploration geologist Dr. Jean Behier and then Eric Asselborn. Rob Lavinsky bought it in his collection and sold the piece immediately to James Zigras.


Photo by László Kupi

Product details

SpeciesAdamiteAragonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.0 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/21/2025
LocalityGreece, Attica, Lavrion Mining District
Current owner
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David Lucas
Member since 2025

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zinc arsenate with vivid hues, sharp microcrystals on limonite, and bright UV fluorescence; prized by collectors from Ojuela, Tsumeb, and Lavrion.
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