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Penfieldite from Lavrion (Laurium) District, Attiki, Greece (Type Locality for Penfieldite)

 
Penfieldite from Lavrion (Laurium) District, Attiki, Greece (Type Locality for Penfieldite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 35829
Mineral:Penfieldite
Locality:Lavrion (Laurium) District, Attiki, Greece (Type Locality for Penfieldite)
Description:Thin plate of lustrous colorless penfieldite crystals mounted in a micromount box for protection. This is an excellent specimen of penfieldite that formed in the lead slags at the ancient mining site in Greece. Ex. AMNH #2619
Overall Size:10x7x1.5 mm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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