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Olivenite, Conichalcite on Goethite after Calcite

Olivenite, Conichalcite on Goethite after Calcite

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Locality
Christiana Mine, Laurion, Attica, Greece
Minerals
Goethite, Calcite, Conichalcite, Olivenite
Dimensions
9 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
ST937

Rare specimen of Goethite after scalenohedral Calcite crystals that are coated with radial sprays of fibrous Olivenite and bright green Conichalcite. There are additional minerals present, and the old label notes the possible presence of Attikaite. This specimen has the desired qualities of being aesthetic, colorful, mineralogically interesting, and rare. There are a couple old collection numbers affixed to the bottom. Unique and unusual!!!