Sphalerite on Quartz after Fluorite
specimen number:
1711796
location:
Boundary Cross vein, Nenthead, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
An interesting specimen showing lustrous black crystals of sphalerite to 0.5 cm in size scattered across mostly one side of this crystallized quartz. On one side of the specimen the quartz exhibits very sharp epimorphs after cubic fluorite crystals that are now gone. This is classic material for this locality, the specimen is in great condition.
Size: 8.6 x 4.6 x 0.8 cm (small-cabinet)
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