Sphalerite with Dolomite
specimen number:
4231076
location:
Elmwood mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Beautiful groupings of lustrous slightly translucent black sphalerite to 3.5 cm in size set beautifully on a matrix with white crystallized dolomite and micro quartz. Tiny calcite crystals are present as well. This is crystallized naturally all around and the piece is in great condition. Very fine example for the species.
Size: 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm (miniature)
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