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Sphalerite with Dolomite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

 
Sphalerite with Dolomite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 15062
Mineral:Sphalerite with Dolomite
Locality:Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain
Description:Lustrous red-orange sphalerite crystals in complex, subparallel formation. The sphalerite is covered on one side with dolomite. For more information see: Famous Mineral Localities: The Picos de Europa Lead-Zinc Deposits, Spain in Min. Rec. 5-6/96. Ex. A. Fernandez collection
Overall Size:24x16x16 mm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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