Sphalerite with Calcite, Quartz
specimen number:
1651415
location:
Cumberland mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Lustrous crystals of sphalerite measuring to 2.0 cm in size across the top of this breccia matrix that is coated with sparkling micro crystals of quartz and dolomite. Small gemmy crystals of calcite are scattered throughout. Slight micro-cleaving is present to some of the calcite crystals, still very nice.
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