Sphalerite with Marcasite, Quartz
specimen number:
8604916
location:
GP Materials quarry, Potosi, Missouri, USA
description:
Lustrous crystal groupings of sparkling sphalerite to 1.8 cm in diameter on crystallized quartz with marcasite. Micro-chipping present but sparse, this one in good condition. Upon close examination with strong lighting, the sphalerite crystals to show some red translucency.
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