Calcite with Sphalerite, Quartz
specimen number:
2057156
location:
Davis-Deardorff Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
A large matrix plate covered with crystallized quartz, yellowish crystallized calcite, and lustrous black sphalerite crystals. Some damage present, considering the overall size of this piece this is in good condition. Minor fluorite is present as well. This would've likely been collected in the 1960s.
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