Lilac Fluorite, Hilarion Mine, Lavrion, Greece
Lilac Fluorite, Hilarion Mine, Lavrion, Greece
★★★★★
“Beautiful crystal exactly as described in the listing.” Sara, Etsy customer
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All known repairs and treatments disclosed
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Minerals: Etched Fluorite
Locality: Hilarion Mine, Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines), Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza), Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
Dimensions: 46mm x 50mm x 27mm
Weight: 70g
The historic Lavrion Mining District in Greece is one of Europe’s great classic mineral localities, known for an extraordinary range of species and a long collecting history. Fluorite from the district is far more elusive, which makes well formed examples such as this particularly special and a wonderful opportunity for collectors who enjoy unusual locality material.
This specimen has larger etched cubes distributed across both sides, with the fluorite ranging from almost colourless through soft smoky lilac and pale violet. The larger crystals have lovely transparency, revealing subtle internal zoning and inclusions beneath the surface.
The reddish matrix gives the piece plenty of warmth and contrast, while the etching adds texture across the crystal faces without losing their cubic form. There's a wonderful amount of depth across the specimen, particularly where the larger cubes sit above clusters of smaller crystals and matrix.
It's also genuinely double sided, with well formed fluorite continuing across the reverse and giving the specimen two strong display faces. Greek fluorite is not something we see often, and this is a particularly attractive example with strong crystal size, soft colour and plenty of character
Shipping & Open Box Information
Complimentary shipping on orders over A$300
We ship worldwide using tracked Australia Post services, with Express Post as our standard shipping method within Australia.
Orders are dispatched on business days, with each specimen carefully packaged for safe transit.
Have an open box with us? Your purchases can be combined into one shipment. New website orders trigger dispatch by default, unless you enter OPENBOX at checkout to continue holding your specimens.
Lilac Fluorite, Hilarion Mine, Lavrion, Greece
Lilac Fluorite, Hilarion Mine, Lavrion, Greece
FAQs
Will I receive the exact specimen?
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Are repairs or restorations disclosed?
Yes. Any known repair, restoration, reattachment or treatment is stated in the listing.
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