Calcite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
4871053
location:
Cumberland mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description: Amber colored crystals of calcite to 0.5 cm in size across this lustrous reddish black crystallized sphalerite matrix. This is all sitting on a breccia matrix coated with sparkling micro quartz crystals. Minimal micro-cleaving present, the calcite crystals exhibit fluorescence. Very pretty.
Size: 10.5 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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