Calcite with Fluorite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
3251131
location:
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Scalenohedral colorless crystals of calcite measuring to 4.0 cm in length set on a matrix of purple crystallized translucent fluorite with smaller black sparkling crystals of sphalerite. Some cleaving present as seen. Nice combination piece.
Size: 13.0 x 9.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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