Sphalerite with Quartz, Calcite
specimen number:
1331006
location:
Cumberland Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
This one is really a top-quality cabinet sized sphalerite specimen. Extremely well defined lustrous crystals as large as 5.0 cm in size are aesthetically scattered over the top of a 12.5 x 11.0 x 4.5 cm breccia matrix that is completely coated by small sparkling quartz crystals. Minor calcite present as well. This is an outstanding condition. Really excellent for the species.
Size: 12.5 x 11.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Steve Neely
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