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31.52g MIMETITE CRYSTALS SPECIMEN FROM THE ANCIENT LAVRIO MINES IN GREECE
- UGS
- Dimensions (mm)
- 39.000 x 31.000 x 24.000mm
- Poids (cts)
- 157.600
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Taper
- Rough, Specimen
- Couleurs
-
MIMETITE SPECIMEN
The name comes from the Greek mimethes, meaning “imitator,” as mimetite closely resembles the related mineral pyromorphite.
ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEO WERE TAKEN IN NATURAL DAYLIGHT
MUCH MORE IMPRESSIVE THAN THE PHOTOS REVEAL
ORIGIN : LAVRIO MINES, ATTICA, GREECE
During the summer months of 2021,
I managed to acquire very few specimens of Mimetite from the ancient
Lavrio mines. Here is a stunning example from
Lavrion of well formed and crystallized spherical aggregates of bright
yellow acicular micro Mimetite crystals on a contrasting matrix. Mimetite in
any form, never mind a well crystallized specimen such as this, is very
rarely seen from the Lavrion mines. Specimen
looks very interesting under magnification as there is detail to explore. Although crystals are obvious to
the naked eye, specimen requires magnification to full enjoy the
crystal structures and colors. Will be an interesting addition to any
rock and
mineral collection.
Here is the opportunity to add this delightful specimen from a classic, ancient locality to your
collection so do not miss this opportunity.
Mimetite is a
very rare stone and can be hard to get your hands on a piece. Most
specimens on the market are botryoidal and can sell for hundreds of
dollars. Very rarely will you find crystallized Mimetite, as it is
extremely rare to find. Most pieces on the market are very small and
sell for thousands.
MINERAL SPECIMEN COMES FROM THE FAMOUS ANCIENT LAVRIO MINES. MOST OF THESE MINES ARE 2500 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A TOTAL LENGTH OF 50 KILOMETRES AND WERE BUILT ON SIX UNDERGROUND LEVELS. THE ENTIRE MINING SITE OF LAVRIO CONSTITUTES A NATURAL MUSUEM SINCE MORE THAN 400 MINERAL SPECIES CAN BE FOUND IN THE REGION. MOST OF THESE MINERALS ARE FOUND IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS. LAVRIO HAS AROUSED THE INTEREST OF A LARGE NUMBER OF MINERALOGISTS AND AMATEUR COLLECTORS OWING TO BOTH THE VARIETY AND PARTICULAR BEAUTY OF ITS MINERAL SAMPLES. THE STORY OF HOW MINING BEGAN IN LAVRIO IS LOST IN THE MISTS OF EARLY HISTORY. MANY ANCIENT WRITERS AND ORATORS MENTION LAVRIO, INCLUDING AESCHYLUS, ARISTOTLE, DEMOSTHENES, LYSIAS, ARISTOPHANES AND STRABO. ACCORDING TO ARISTOTLE, IT WAS IN 483BC, WHEN THE RICH DEPOSITS OF MARONIA (PRESENT DAY KAMAREZA) WERE DISCOVERED.
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CONTACT Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests and we will do our best to respond within 24 hours. We welcome your questions regarding us and any items on sale.
BID WITH CONFIDENCE. ITEM AS DESCRIBED 100%.
Unless you contact me for a special arrangement, payment is expected with 5 days, OTHERWISE ITEM(S) WILL BE RELISTED. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE FEEDBACK THANKS FOR LOOKING
- UGS
- Dimensions (mm)
- 39.000 x 31.000 x 24.000 mm
- Poids (cts)
- 157.600
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Taper
- Rough, Specimen
- Couleurs
-
MIMETITE SPECIMEN
The name comes from the Greek mimethes, meaning “imitator,” as mimetite closely resembles the related mineral pyromorphite.
ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEO WERE TAKEN IN NATURAL DAYLIGHT
MUCH MORE IMPRESSIVE THAN THE PHOTOS REVEAL
ORIGIN : LAVRIO MINES, ATTICA, GREECE
During the summer months of 2021,
I managed to acquire very few specimens of Mimetite from the ancient
Lavrio mines. Here is a stunning example from
Lavrion of well formed and crystallized spherical aggregates of bright
yellow acicular micro Mimetite crystals on a contrasting matrix. Mimetite in
any form, never mind a well crystallized specimen such as this, is very
rarely seen from the Lavrion mines. Specimen
looks very interesting under magnification as there is detail to explore. Although crystals are obvious to
the naked eye, specimen requires magnification to full enjoy the
crystal structures and colors. Will be an interesting addition to any
rock and
mineral collection.
Here is the opportunity to add this delightful specimen from a classic, ancient locality to your
collection so do not miss this opportunity.
Mimetite is a
very rare stone and can be hard to get your hands on a piece. Most
specimens on the market are botryoidal and can sell for hundreds of
dollars. Very rarely will you find crystallized Mimetite, as it is
extremely rare to find. Most pieces on the market are very small and
sell for thousands.
MINERAL SPECIMEN COMES FROM THE FAMOUS ANCIENT LAVRIO MINES. MOST OF THESE MINES ARE 2500 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A TOTAL LENGTH OF 50 KILOMETRES AND WERE BUILT ON SIX UNDERGROUND LEVELS. THE ENTIRE MINING SITE OF LAVRIO CONSTITUTES A NATURAL MUSUEM SINCE MORE THAN 400 MINERAL SPECIES CAN BE FOUND IN THE REGION. MOST OF THESE MINERALS ARE FOUND IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS. LAVRIO HAS AROUSED THE INTEREST OF A LARGE NUMBER OF MINERALOGISTS AND AMATEUR COLLECTORS OWING TO BOTH THE VARIETY AND PARTICULAR BEAUTY OF ITS MINERAL SAMPLES. THE STORY OF HOW MINING BEGAN IN LAVRIO IS LOST IN THE MISTS OF EARLY HISTORY. MANY ANCIENT WRITERS AND ORATORS MENTION LAVRIO, INCLUDING AESCHYLUS, ARISTOTLE, DEMOSTHENES, LYSIAS, ARISTOPHANES AND STRABO. ACCORDING TO ARISTOTLE, IT WAS IN 483BC, WHEN THE RICH DEPOSITS OF MARONIA (PRESENT DAY KAMAREZA) WERE DISCOVERED.
COMBINE SHIPPING WHICH WILL SAVE YOUR SHIPPING COST GREATLY FOR YOUR MULTIPLE PURCHASES. PLEASE MESSAGE TO INFORM. ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED BIDDING AND BUYING, SEND A MESSAGE TO LET ME KNOW THAT YOU ARE READY TO COMBINE SHIPPING. YOU CAN ALSO COMBINE ITEMS FROM OUR OTHER STORE ON GEMROCKAUCTIONS PLOUTOS AND ON OPALAUCTIONS OPALOPIA
NEW SHIPPING FEES 2020
001 TO 500 grams = $14.00
500 TO 1000grams = $22.00
1000 TO 2000gram = $35.00
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING All items are sent via Hellenic Postal Services and are sent Registered Post so that we can provide a tracking number. Items will be dispatched within 48 hours of cleared funds, but please allow up to 3 business days. TRACKING NUMBER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST SECURE SHIPPING - YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN FOR IT - PADDED ENVELOPES/POSTAL BOXES + XTRA PADDING Insuring your purchase is highly recommended. AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, UNITED STATES, CANADA, ISRAEL, INDONESIA, MEXICO, PHILIPPINES AND A FEW MORE COUNTRIES UNFORTUNATELY DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. PLEASE CONTACT FOR DETAILS
CUSTOMS Buyers are responsible for any customs or duties which may be levied up on the importation into the buyer’s country.Payment and Credit Cards are accepted via PayPal ONLY. PayPal is the preferred method of payment as it is the fastest and safest for both the buyer and seller. No other payment method is available.We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you happen to be dissatisfied with an item, please contact us so that we do our best to address your concerns.
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE SHOULD YOU FEEL THAT THE ITEM(S) YOU RECEIVED IS NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED, YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT ME TO ARRANGE A PROMPT SAFE RETURN NO QUESTIONS ASKED AND YOUR FULL REFUND. ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION TO BE VALID FOR REFUND
CONTACT Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests and we will do our best to respond within 24 hours. We welcome your questions regarding us and any items on sale.
BID WITH CONFIDENCE. ITEM AS DESCRIBED 100%.
Unless you contact me for a special arrangement, payment is expected with 5 days, OTHERWISE ITEM(S) WILL BE RELISTED. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE FEEDBACK THANKS FOR LOOKING
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