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Smithsonite (Copper-bearing)
- Hilarion Mine, Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion, Lavreotiki, Attica, Greece
- Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 4.6 x 3.6 cm
- Start Time: 12/21/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/28/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $90
Item Description
A classic Smithsonite specimen that was found in the ancient Hilarion Mine in Lavrion, Greece. featuring a vug containing attractive green colored spherical Smithsonite aggregates measuring up to 5 mm on oxidized matrix. The Smithsonite gets its color from copper content. Some stark white Calcites can be seen overgrowing the Smithsonites for a nice touch. Most of the spheres are undamaged, though there is one contacted spot that I can see, so they're not all pristine. Specimens from Lavrion are some of the most well-known old time classics from any European locality, as mining has taken place dating back to the Bronze Age.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $90 | 12/28/2023 6:36:51 pm (CST) |
| $80 | 12/28/2023 6:34:03 pm (CST) |
| $70 | 12/28/2023 6:32:12 pm (CST) |
| $60 | 12/28/2023 6:29:41 pm (CST) |
| $50 | 12/28/2023 6:29:04 pm (CST) |
| $45 | 12/28/2023 5:58:27 pm (CST) |
| $40 | 12/26/2023 12:57:13 pm (CST) |
| $35 * | 12/26/2023 12:57:06 pm (CST) |
| $35 * | 12/26/2023 12:57:06 pm (CST) |
| $30 | 12/22/2023 7:29:20 pm (CST) |
| $25 | 12/22/2023 7:29:19 pm (CST) |
| $10 | 12/22/2023 9:12:40 am (CST) |
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