Beudantite (classic locale) ex Obodda

Lavrion District Mines, Attiki Prefecture, Greece
Miniature, 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.0 cm
Start Time: 12/15/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Beudantite is lead-iron arsenate and is a secondary mineral occurring in the oxidized zones of polymetallic deposits. It has a large variety of crystal habits. It is an uncommon accessory mineral in the famous and ancient Lavrion District mines of Greece. Sharp, scintillating, dark gray, microcrystals in spherical aggregates cover the bowl-shaped, banded crust on this rich, showy and excellent miniature example from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. rare in quality!

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