Sphalerite with Quartz
specimen number:
1651510
location:
Great Laxey mine, Isle of Man, England, UK
description:
This locality was historically significant, working from the 1780's, peaking in the mid-1800's. The mine finally closed in 1929. This specimen shows black crystals of sphalerite to 0.4 cm in size across this crystallized quartz matrix. Slight damage present. Quite nice for this old locality.
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