Sphalerite on Quartz casts of Fluorite
specimen number:
4451015
location:
Rampgill mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
A very interesting and neat specimen showing sugary crystallized quartz forming hollow casts after now gone cubic fluorite crystals, this cluster on both sides scattered with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite measuring to 0.5 cm in size. In great condition all around. Previous label notes that this is from a late 17th century deads area that was encountered in 2003.
Size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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