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Sphalerite from (Picos de Europa), Spain

 
Sphalerite from (Picos de Europa), Spain

Sphalerite from (Picos de Europa), Spain

Sphalerite from (Picos de Europa), Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 18789
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:(Picos de Europa), Spain
Description:Blocky crystal of dark brown sphalerite with termination coated with earthy smithsonite. Probably from the Picos de Europa deposit, first opened in the 1860s. World renowned W.S. Vaux was the donor, an indication of the quality at the time. Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection no. 5792, donated by William Sansom Vaux (1811-1882).
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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