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Sphalerite on Quartz from Taolin Mine, Linxiang, Hunan, China

 
Sphalerite on Quartz from Taolin Mine, Linxiang, Hunan, China

Sphalerite on Quartz from Taolin Mine, Linxiang, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 18657
Mineral:Sphalerite on Quartz
Locality:Taolin Mine, Linxiang, Hunan, China
Description:Two clusters of dark red sphalerite crystals on matrix coated with gray quartz crystals. The sphalerite are complex crystals with excellent luster. When these first came out they were very expensive - now the price has dropped.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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