Sphalerite with Quartz, Galena, Fluorite
specimen number:
8036462
location:
Boldut mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Needlelike crystals of quartz across the top of this crystallized sphalerite matrix. The sphalerite crystals are lustrous and many showing twinning, these measuring to 1.7 cm in size. Tiny colorless gemmy crystals of fluorite are scattered throughout, as well as minor galena. In good condition.
Size: 12.0 x 18.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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