Sphalerite with Fluorite, Quartz
specimen number:
1653667
location:
Cornwall, England, UK
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite measuring to 0.5 cm in size scattered across the top of a crystallized quartz matrix. Colorless cubic crystals of fluorite to 0.8 cm on edge are present as well. Slight damage present, still a nice old timer.
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