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      23/01/2024 11:47 am

      70.95g SMITHSONITE SPECIMEN FROM ANCIENT LAVRIO MINE GREECE MOUNTED ON BASE

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      1720
      4

      SKU
      Dimensions (mm)
      43.000 x 38.000 x 24.000mm
      Weight (cts)
      354.750
      Treatment
      No Treatment
      Type
      Specimen
      Colours

      SMITHSONITE SPECIMEN

      Smithsonite is named in honor of James Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian Institution.

      ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEO WERE TAKEN IN NATURAL DAYLIGHT

      MUCH MORE IMPRESSIVE THAN THE PHOTOS REVEAL

      ORIGIN : LAVRIO MINES, ATTICA, GREECE


      A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF SMITHSONITE FROM LAVRIO MINES. A QUALITY SPECIMEN MOUNTED ON AN ACRYLIC BASE READY FOR DISPLAY. HAND SELECTED AND AFFORDABLY PRICED FOR OUR AMAZING CUSTOMERS ON GEMROCKAUCTIONS. WILL BE AN IMPRESSIVE ADDITION TO ANY MINERAL OR ROCK COLLECTION OR COULD MAKE AN OUTSTANDING GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION

      MINERAL SPECIMEN COMES FROM THE FAMOUS ANCIENT LAVRIO MINES. MOST OF THESE MINES ARE 2500 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A TOTAL LENGTH OF 50 KILOMETRES AND WERE BUILT ON SIX UNDERGROUND LEVELS. THE ENTIRE MINING SITE OF LAVRIO CONSTITUTES A NATURAL MUSUEM SINCE MORE THAN 400 MINERAL SPECIES CAN BE FOUND IN THE REGION. MOST OF THESE MINERALS ARE FOUND IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS. LAVRIO HAS AROUSED THE INTEREST OF A LARGE NUMBER OF MINERALOGISTS AND AMATEUR COLLECTORS OWING TO BOTH THE VARIETY AND PARTICULAR BEAUTY OF ITS MINERAL SAMPLES. THE STORY OF HOW MINING BEGAN IN LAVRIO IS LOST IN THE MISTS OF EARLY HISTORY. MANY ANCIENT WRITERS AND ORATORS MENTION LAVRIO, INCLUDING AESCHYLUS, ARISTOTLE, DEMOSTHENES, LYSIAS, ARISTOPHANES AND STRABO. ACCORDING TO ARISTOTLE, IT WAS IN 483BC, WHEN THE RICH DEPOSITS OF MARONIA (PRESENT DAY KAMAREZA) WERE DISCOVERED.

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      001 TO 500 grams = $15.00

      500 TO 1000grams = $25.00

      1000 TO 2000gram = $35.00

      WORLDWIDE SHIPPING All items are sent via Hellenic Postal Services and are sent Registered Post so that we can provide a tracking number. Items will be dispatched within 48 hours of cleared funds, but please allow up to 3 business days. TRACKING NUMBER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST SECURE SHIPPING - YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN FOR IT - PADDED ENVELOPES/POSTAL BOXES + XTRA PADDING Insuring your purchase is highly recommended. AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, UNITED STATES, CANADA, ISRAEL, INDONESIA, MEXICO, PHILIPPINES AND A FEW MORE COUNTRIES UNFORTUNATELY DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. PLEASE CONTACT FOR DETAILS

      CUSTOMS Buyers are responsible for any customs or duties which may be levied up on the importation into the buyer’s country.Payment and Credit Cards are accepted via PayPal ONLY. PayPal is the preferred method of payment as it is the fastest and safest for both the buyer and seller. No other payment method is available.We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you happen to be dissatisfied with an item, please contact us so that we do our best to address your concerns.

      100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE SHOULD YOU FEEL THAT THE ITEM(S) YOU RECEIVED IS NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED, YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT ME TO ARRANGE A PROMPT SAFE RETURN NO QUESTIONS ASKED AND YOUR FULL REFUND. ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION TO BE VALID FOR REFUND

      CONTACT Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests and we will do our best to respond within 24 hours. We welcome your questions regarding us and any items on sale.

      BID WITH CONFIDENCE. ITEM AS DESCRIBED 100%.

      Unless you contact me for a special arrangement, payment is expected with 5 days, OTHERWISE ITEM(S) WILL BE RELISTED. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE FEEDBACK THANKS FOR LOOKING

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      Registered Shipping $12.00 / 7 days $15.00 / 25 days

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      • gerald-t
        gerald-t
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        Orykton Minerals is my favourite specimen store. I purchase twice as many specimens through them than through any other store, Stephan is most accommodating and makes purchasing from him a pleasure.

      • mardinnr
        mardinnr
        Positive

        Item came in exactly as described, wrapped nice and neat and shipped on time. Good interaction and good communication

      • cowboyrob
        cowboyrob
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        Honest, easy to work with seller.

      • cowboyrob
        cowboyrob
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        Great seller to work with and honest

      • kewpie
        kewpie
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        Great seller ! Would buy again anytime

      Bids History (1)
      gerald-t
      1 year ago
      $10.00

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      $15.00 21 days via Standard Shipping - Tracked
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      Greece

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      Overview

      Listing Type : Standard
      Product ID : 1357502
      Starting Bid : $12
      Starts : 10th January 2024 04:08 am PST
      Ends : 23rd January 2024 11:47 am PST
      * All prices are in USD