Calcite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
1651999
location:
Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
description:
Colorless sparkling crystals of calcite measuring to 2.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite. In good condition with very minimal cleaving present. The calcite crystals are brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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