Green Adamite with Austinite from Lavrion, Greece

SKU: S_00139

A classic specimen of secondary minerals from the historic mining district of Lavrion in Greece. Intensely green, small, and spherical aggregates of copper adamite have formed on a rusty-brown, porous matrix. These minerals are accompanied by subtler, pale green to nearly colorless, crystalline coatings of the rarer austinite. Main Features: intensely green, spherical aggregates of copper adamite; occurrence of rare austinite; strong color contrast with rusty matrix; historic European location Condition: Good.

Green Adamite with Austinite from Lavrion, Greece

Price: 50 EUR (219 PLN)

Availability: In stock

Location: Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion District, Attica, Greece

Size: 67 x 31 x 45 mm

Weight: 70 g

Chemical formula: Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH)

Mohs hardness: 3.5

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