Sphalerite with Calcite
specimen number:
9505614
location:
Las Manforas mine, Aliva, Cantabria, Spain
description:
Large milky colorless scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 8.0 cm in size on matrix with deep red lustrous partly gemmy crystals of sphalerite. Several of the calcite crystals are cleaved on the termination. Still quite nice for the combination from this famous locality.
Size: 12.0 x 11.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
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