“This image shows an interesting early phase of the growth of a cluster of Smithsonite crystals, which is the habit of this mineral. In the Laurion mines, the Smithsonite is often present in rice-like crystals, every time small in size. Here I think we can see the moment when a single crystal, the diagonal one, begins to give life to the cluster, actually being the core of a recursive duplication in which smaller individuals are radially growing. Canon 2000d, bellows, Amscope achro planar 4x, Helicon Focus 7, Gimp 2.10.24”