| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Greece > Smithsonite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 45956 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Kamareza Mine, Lavrion (Laurium) Mining District, Attica Peninsula, Greece |
| Description: | Translucent green smithsonite crystals on a banded knob of matrix. The smithsonite crystals have globular, teardrop-shaped form and a satin luster due to microscopic parallel faces covering the surfaces. Ex. Robert P. Bates (1926-2008) collection #791 |
| Overall Size: | 28x24x15 mm |
| Crystals: | 1-2.5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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