Description
A specimen of adamite from the Lavrio mining district in Greece. This piece showcases an exceptional combination of striking mineralization and fascinating geological features. The host rock consists of banded marble, crosscut by micro-faults that run obliquely to the banding and produce subtle displacements. Vivid blue adamite crystals have developed both parallel to the marble’s banding and within small cavities, creating a beautiful contrast between the mineralization and the host rock. An impressive specimen from Lavrio, combining aesthetic appeal with a fascinating record of the geological processes that shaped it!
LOCATION
Greece, Lavrio, Hilarion
SIZE
6.9 cm
WEIGHT
62 g