Calcite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
4871216
location:
Cumberland mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
A gorgeous mostly gemmy and glassy scalenohedral crystal grouping of calcite 16.0 cm in height coming off this dolomite coated breccia matrix with black crystallized sphalerite. Very slight cleaving present to some of the very small crystals on the piece, the prominent crystals are in terrific condition. An impressive large cabinet piece. Minor barite present as well.
Size: 26.0 x 22.0 x 12.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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