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51.25g SMITHSONITE 2 GENERATIONS (RICE GRAINS/BOTRYOIDAL) LAVRION PRIVATE
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- Dimensions (mm)
- 41 x 40 x 22mm
- Weight (cts)
- 256.25
- Treatment
- No Treatment
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- Specimen
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SMITHSONITE SPECIMEN
Smithsonite is named in honor of James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian Institution.
Many photos and a video from all sides of the specimen taken in natural daylight. What you see is what you will receive, no surprises.
ORIGIN : LAVRION MINES, ATTICA, GREECE
Here is a fantastic and rare example of 2 generations of Smithsonite found at the famous ancient Lavrion mines in Greece. First generation is silvery grey botryoidal topped with the second generation of the highly unusual style of crystallization of rice grain shaped crystals. Rice grain crystals are one of the most uncommon and most interesting habits for Smithsonite making it a rare find for collectors. Rice grain shaped Smithsonite crystals are highly sought after due to their scarcity. Although crystals are obvious to the naked eye, specimen requires magnification in order to enjoy the crystal structures and formations. Specimen will look wonderful on display in your collection and will be an interesting and rare addition to any rock and mineral collection. Here is the opportunity to add this delightful specimen from a classic, ancient locality to your collection, do not miss this opportunity.
Most of the famous ancient Lavrion mines are over 2500 years old and have a total length of over 50 kilometers. They were built on 6 underground levels and the entire mining site constitutes a natural museum since more than 680 mineral species can be found to date in the region which comprises almost 12.5% of the known minerals worldwide. Lavrion has aroused the interest of a growing number of mineralogists and amateur collectors due to both the variety and the beauty of its samples. The story of how mining began in the Lavrion district is lost in the mists of early history. Many ancient writers and orators mention Lavrion including Aeschylus, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Lysias, Aristophanes and Strabo. According to Aristotle, it was in 483 B.C when the rich deposits of Maronia (present day Kamariza) were discovered.
Now is your chance to find more bargains. Don't forget to take a look at more of my unreserved auctions in my STORE, and if interested in multiple 'buy it now' items, prefer to make offers to save some of your hard earned funds.
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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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- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 41 x 40 x 22 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 256.25
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Specimen
- Colours
-
SMITHSONITE SPECIMEN
Smithsonite is named in honor of James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian Institution.
Many photos and a video from all sides of the specimen taken in natural daylight. What you see is what you will receive, no surprises.
ORIGIN : LAVRION MINES, ATTICA, GREECE
Here is a fantastic and rare example of 2 generations of Smithsonite found at the famous ancient Lavrion mines in Greece. First generation is silvery grey botryoidal topped with the second generation of the highly unusual style of crystallization of rice grain shaped crystals. Rice grain crystals are one of the most uncommon and most interesting habits for Smithsonite making it a rare find for collectors. Rice grain shaped Smithsonite crystals are highly sought after due to their scarcity. Although crystals are obvious to the naked eye, specimen requires magnification in order to enjoy the crystal structures and formations. Specimen will look wonderful on display in your collection and will be an interesting and rare addition to any rock and mineral collection. Here is the opportunity to add this delightful specimen from a classic, ancient locality to your collection, do not miss this opportunity.
Most of the famous ancient Lavrion mines are over 2500 years old and have a total length of over 50 kilometers. They were built on 6 underground levels and the entire mining site constitutes a natural museum since more than 680 mineral species can be found to date in the region which comprises almost 12.5% of the known minerals worldwide. Lavrion has aroused the interest of a growing number of mineralogists and amateur collectors due to both the variety and the beauty of its samples. The story of how mining began in the Lavrion district is lost in the mists of early history. Many ancient writers and orators mention Lavrion including Aeschylus, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Lysias, Aristophanes and Strabo. According to Aristotle, it was in 483 B.C when the rich deposits of Maronia (present day Kamariza) were discovered.
Now is your chance to find more bargains. Don't forget to take a look at more of my unreserved auctions in my STORE, and if interested in multiple 'buy it now' items, prefer to make offers to save some of your hard earned funds.
COMBINE SHIPPING
WHICH WILL SAVE YOUR SHIPPING COST GREATLY FOR YOUR MULTIPLE PURCHASES. PLEASE MESSAGE TO INFORM BEFORE YOU PROCEED WITH PAYMENT.
SHIPPING FEES
001 TO 500 grams = $15.00
500 TO 1000grams = $25.00
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
| Shipping provider | Shipping to Greece | Shipping to rest of world | Combined Shipping (Greece) | Combined Shipping (rest of the world) |
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| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
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Not available | Not available |
| Registered Shipping |
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Not available | Not available |
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PositiveOh my, as I have a macro lenses camera on my phone i am able to see how intricate and incredibly detailed this piece is. Very easy to say that it will be hard to find a piece as rare as this
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Lovely specimen
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Great piece, very unique looking crystals.
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Great piece, really nice big crystals.
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Amazing piece, great value, so much to look at on it.
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