Sphalerite with Calcite, Pyrite
specimen number:
1652343
location:
Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Bolognesi, Ancash, Peru
description:
Attractive large combination specimen with twinned crystals of black sphalerite lustrous in measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the top of a massive sphalerite matrix with bright golden micro crystals of pyrite and colorless crystals of calcite. In good condition. The calcite crystals fluoresce a bright red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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