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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 19874 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite and Dolomite |
| Locality: | Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain |
| Description: | Matrix specimen of translucent, red-brown sphalerite from the old mine first opened in the 1860s. The sphalerite is in irregular, complex crystals with glassy surface luster. White dolomite coats part of the specimen. |
| Overall Size: | 13x8x9 cm |
| Crystals: | 10-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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