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Sphalerite with minor Dolomite and Calcite from Frontier Dolostone Products Quarry, Lockport, Niagara County, New York

 
Sphalerite with minor Dolomite and Calcite from Frontier Dolostone Products Quarry, Lockport, Niagara County, New York

Sphalerite with minor Dolomite and Calcite from Frontier Dolostone Products Quarry, Lockport, Niagara County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 21842
Mineral:Sphalerite with minor Dolomite and Calcite
Locality:Frontier Dolostone Products Quarry, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
Description:Lustrous crystal groups of golden-brown sphalerite on matrix. Sphalerite, a sulfide mineral, is rare in the dolomitic rocks of this quarry and are highly sought-after by local mineral collectors.
Overall Size:4x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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