Sphalerite with Calcite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
1822058
location:
Naica, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Large lustrous twinned crystals of sphalerite measuring to 2.7 cm in size across the top of matrix and hosting colorless lustrous crystals of calcite and small platy crystals of pyrite replacing former pyrrhotite crystals. This is in good condition.
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