Sphalerite with Quartz
specimen number:
3801317
location:
Deardorff mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite to 1.5 cm in size across this matrix of snow white sparkling crystallized quartz. Micro-chipping present but overall the piece in good condition. This is classic material for this locality.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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