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Fraipontite, Zinalsite, Smithsonite
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| Mineral: | Fraipontite: (Zn,Al)3(Si,Al)2O5(OH)4 Zinalsite: Zn2AlSi2O5(OH)4ˇ2(H2O) (?) Smithsonite: ZnCO3 | |||||
| Comments: | Pearly white, sub-mm fraipontite (zinalsite) crystals associated with green smithsonite. | |||||
| Location: | Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District, Attikí (Attica; Attika) Prefecture, Greece. | |||||
| Scale: | Specimen Size 1.4 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm. | |||||
| Copyright: | © Rob Lavinsky | |||||
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