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Smithsonite Psm Calcite

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Smithsonite Psm Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Hilarion Mine, Hilarion, Kamariza, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.9 × 3.3 × 2.9 cm
Description

This a very rare and unusual for the locality and also excellent example of smithsonite psm calcite! The specimen is a hollowed scalenohedral crystal of calcite that has been replaced by smithsonite. The smithsonite feautures at least three different colors, whitish, purplish and a pale yellowish-brownish color. The luster is medium but overall this is a very interesting specimen!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

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