Sphalerite

specimen number:
1651515

location:
Glendalough mine, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

description:
This mine was worked throughout most of the 19th century, finally closing in 1957. This example shows crystals of sphalerite in groupings to 1.5 cm in size across the top of this white crystallized quartz matrix. Slight damage present, still in good condition. Good locality example for the species.

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