Serpentinite
Serpentinite is a greenish, ultramafic rock found on Kythera, particularly in the north. 6 cm. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004
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Volcanic Rock
Volcanic rock is not formed on Kythera, but is so light that it floats on water, and therefore can wash ashore from faraway places. This piece, found at Diakofty, is 6 cm long, and...
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Worn Tripoli Limestone
Most of the rock on Kythera is Tripoli limestone, which is probably the most important natural building material on the island. Weather-worn limestone of this type may have a dull,...
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Tripoli Limestone
Tripoli limestone is hard and gray, darkened by organic matter in the shallow water where it was formed. The high hills of Kythera and much of the coastline is made of this limesto...
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Limestone with Calcite
A chunk of Tripoli limestone with a vein of calcite. When rounded and polished by the sea, these rocks form intriguing beach stones. Found on the cliffs above Agia Pelagia, 5 cm. P...
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