Sphalerite with Pyrrhotite, Quartz
specimen number:
1603605
location:
Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Lustrous black twinned crystals of sphalerite to 1.0 cm in size across this matrix with crystallized quartz and pyrrhotite. This is in good condition. Pyrrhotite is most likely replaced by crystallized pyrite.
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