Sphalerite with Quartz casts after Fluorite
specimen number:
1711602
location:
Boundary Cross vein, Nenthead, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Crystals of sphalerite measuring to almost 1.0 cm in size are scattered across both sides of this crystallized quartz matrix. The quartz crystals are forming hollow epimorphs after now gone cubic fluorite crystals. In great condition all around. Very nice for this well-known material for this British mining area.
Size: 7.0 x 6.0 x 0.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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