Sphalerite
specimen number:
3801161
location:
Linwood mine, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, USA
description:
A loose grouping of iridescent sphalerite crystals with little attached matrix. Sphalerite is not common at this locality. The specimen was collected by Gene Tribbey around 15 years ago. He said that only one pocket produced crystals like this.
Size: 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm (miniature)
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