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Thorikosite from Thorikon Beach, Lavrion District, Attiki, Greece (Type Locality for Thorikosite)

 
Thorikosite from Thorikon Beach, Lavrion District, Attiki, Greece (Type Locality for Thorikosite)

Thorikosite from Thorikon Beach, Lavrion District, Attiki, Greece (Type Locality for Thorikosite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 35818
Mineral:Thorikosite
Locality:Thorikon Beach, Lavrion District, Attiki, Greece (Type Locality for Thorikosite)
Description:Ancient slag with many hollow cavities lined with microcrystals. One cavity has several .2 mm pale-yellow thorikosite crystals in the opening where they are easily visible. Rare. Ex. A. Stevenson collection
Overall Size:15x12x13 mm
Crystals:.2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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