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TitleSmithsonite from Larium, Greece
DescriptionThis sample of smithsonite, ZnCO3, is from Larium, Greece. It is about 9 cm across. The smithsonite was deposited in a vug by flowing water, thus explaining this sample's intriguing appearance.
LocationGreece. Near Larium.
PhotographerDexter Perkins. 2001-06-26.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #707.
Key wordssmithsonite, Greece
Tech details439 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera, 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number885