Sphalerite with Fluorite
specimen number:
4981023
location:
Minerva mine #1, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description: A lustrous grouping of sphalerite crystals 7.0 cm across the top of this matrix mostly covered by gemmy golden yellow lustrous cubic fluorite crystals to 2.5 cm on edge. Minimal micro-cleaving present, this still in good condition as seen.
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