Sphalerite with Calcite
specimen number:
1652767
location:
Carrs Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Eden, Cumbria, England, UK
description: Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite measuring to 0.8 cm in size across the top of matrix with colorless crystals of calcite. This is in good condition. The calcite crystals glow a beautiful red under longwave ultraviolet light. This is crystallized naturally all around with no points of attachment.
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