Sphalerite with Calcite, Quartz
specimen number:
3401263
location:
Cave in Rock, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Sparkling black crystals of sphalerite to 0.7 cm in size across the front of this matrix with crystallized colorless quartz and yellowish to colorless calcite crystals to 0.8 cm in size. Very minimal micro-chipping present.
Size: 9.5 x 7.5 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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