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DESCRIPTION: | No. 16216 |
Mineral: | Sphalerite |
Locality: | Aliva Mines, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain |
Description: | Large specimen of massive sphalerite. The specimen is very translucent with beautiful amber-brown color. Some areas may be facet grade. See article in Min. Rec, May-June 1996: Famous Mineral Localities: The Picos de Europa Lead-Zinc Deposits, Spain. |
Overall Size: | 6x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | none |
Archived: | For reference only |
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