Sphalerite with Quartz, Calcite
specimen number:
4081846
location:
Shuikoushan Mine, Changning Co., Hengyang, Hunan, China
description:
A large brecciated matrix cemented with sparkling micro quartz crystals, this hosting throughout gemmy red crystals of sphalerite to 1.2 cm in size. The backside covered with lustrous gemmy crystals of calcite to 3.0 cm in size. Very slight chipping to some of the calcite crystals on the back, this still in great condition. Very fine large museum specimen.
Size: 35.0 x 22.0 x 11.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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