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Groups of stacked disc shaped manganoan calcite crystals (glows magenda under LWUV) around black sphalerite with traces of white dolomite. Classic specimen from the locality, the mine is active but specimen collecting is strictly forbidden to miners.
| Shipping Weight | 0,103 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5,5 × 4,5 × 3,5 cm |
| Locality | Olympiada mine, Olympiada, Chalkidiki, Greece |
| Bidder | Bid amount | Bid time |
| B******1 | 10,00 € | 2026-03-18 18:54:58 |
| Start auction | 10,00 € | 12/3/2026 09:15:00 |
| Mineral Species | Calcite |
|---|---|
| Formula | CaCO₃ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Family | Carbonate |
| Hardness | 3 |
| Variety of | Calcite |
|---|---|
| Formula | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Family | Carbonate |
| Hardness | 3 |
| Mineral Species | Sphalerite |
|---|---|
| Formula | ZnS |
| Crystal System | Cubic |
| Family | Sulfide |
| Hardness | 3.5-4 |
Packages are shipped via Greek Post Service. Registration-tracking number is provided.
Shipping Carrier: Greek Post Office (ELTA) *For USA only, it is DHL express
Processing Time: 1–3 business days after payment is completed
Tracking Number Provided: Yes
Shipping Weight & Zones (in Euros):
Shipping Rates (EUR)
Domestic
0–0.5 kg: €5
0.5–1 kg: €6
1–2 kg: €8
+1 kg: €1
Europe
0–0.5 kg: €25
0.5–1 kg: €25
1–2 kg: €35
+1 kg: €8
USA
0–0.5 kg: €90
0.5–1 kg: €110
1–2 kg: €150
+1 kg: €50
UK
0–0.5 kg: €25
0.5–1 kg: €25
1–2 kg: €35
+1 kg: €8
Rest of the World
0–0.5 kg: €35
0.5–1 kg: €35
1–2 kg: €45
+1 kg: €10
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Minor variations in color tone due to lighting or screen differences do not qualify as a valid return reason.
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