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Sphalerite on Magnetite from ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Sphalerite on Magnetite from ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite on Magnetite from ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 12021
Mineral:Sphalerite on Magnetite
Locality:ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Gemmy, yellow sphalerite on dark magnetite matrix with white talc. Though the sphalerite is fully crystalline with a mixture of crystal and cleavage faces. The sphalerite is very transparent, and this quality is very uncommon.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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