Sphalerite with Galena, Quartz
specimen number:
5005881
location:
Rucheng mine, Chaojia, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
description: Large deep red slightly translucent crystals of sphalerite measuring to 3.3 cm in size very nice on a breccia matrix coated with micro sparkling quartz crystals. Minor galena is present as well. Minimal cleaving present, this still in very good condition.
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