Sphalerite with Calcite
specimen number:
2491449
location:
Cumberland Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite forming a floater crystal grouping cluster 11.5 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm in size. Lightly dusted on one side was small calcite crystals. Complete all-around and in excellent condition. This almost appears to have formed a cast after a previously unknown mineral. Very neat example. Shipping weight: 0.44 pounds.
Size: 11.5 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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