Calcite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
2013294
location:
Berry Materials Corp. Quarry, North Vernon, Indiana, USA
description:
Choice complete grouping of semi lustrous to lustrous translucent calcite crystals with little attached matrix. This is in good condition. There micro inclusions throughout these calcite crystals. In the past these were considered to be marcasite, in recent times however this is been proven to be sphalerite. From the 1970s.
Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.8 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Harris Precht
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