Sphalerite with Quartz
specimen number:
4571555
location:
Animon Mine, Huaron, Pasco, Peru
description:
Extremely large lustrous sharp black twin sphalerite crystal in a cluster with large crystals of chalcopyrite and small needlelike crystals of quartz. This is a really fine large crystal for the species, the specimen is in very good condition.
Size: 8.0 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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