Sphalerite with Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Magnetite
specimen number:
5002009
location:
Huanggang Mines, Keshiketeng Co., Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
description:
Green translucent crystals of sphalerite measuring to 1.2 cm in size across the top of this crystallized magnetite matrix with calcite and arsenopyrite. The sphalerite crystals exhibit fluorescence under longwave ultraviolet light. The specimen is in great condition and is quite fine for the species.
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