Calcite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
4571334
location:
North Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana, USA
description:
Lustrous crystals of calcite to 1.0 cm in size on matrix with inclusions of sphalerite. This is in great condition. I was recently told that what most thought were marcasite inclusions within these classic specimens are really sphalerite inclusions, and that the documentation will be published soon.
Size: 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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