Sphalerite with Galena, Dolomite, Quartz
specimen number:
5002983
location:
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
A fine large cabinet combination piece for this famous Mexican locality. Rhombohedral crystals of colorless calcite measuring to 1.7 cm on edge are scattered across the top of this quartz crystal matrix with lustrous black twinned crystals of sphalerite measuring to 2.7 cm and bright lustrous crystals of galena. Dolomite and small crystals is scattered throughout. In great condition.
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