Calcite with Sphalerite, Pyrite
specimen number:
9085233
location:
El Mochito Mine, Santa Barbara, Honduras
description:
Lustrous black to slightly reddish striated sphalerite crystals to almost 1.0 cm in size are covering the top of an 11.0 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm matrix. Creamy translucent calcite crystals to 1.5 cm are in turn draped over the sphalerite crystals. Pyrite present as well. One area of the sphalerite at lower right show some damage, still a nice example from and unusual locality. Shipping weight: 0.91 pounds. Ex Charles Noll collection.
Size: 11.0 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Charles Noll
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