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Sphalerite from Big Four Mine, Summit County, Colorado

 
Sphalerite from Big Four Mine, Summit County, Colorado

Sphalerite from Big Four Mine, Summit County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 16795
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Big Four Mine, Summit County, Colorado
Description:Large crystalline cluster of solid, yellow-black sphalerite over a core of red-brown sphalerite. Though some crystals are bruised, the size and translucency of these sphalerite crystals make this specimen noteworthy.
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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