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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 27608 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite |
| Locality: | Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England |
| Description: | Lustrous specimen of dark sphalerite with many crystals in parallel orientation. Under magnification the sphalerite is seen to be translucent red. Part of a larger specimen from the British Museum. Ex. British Museum; ex. Sir George Savage |
| Overall Size: | 3.5x2x1.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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