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Sphalerite with Calcite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

 
Sphalerite with Calcite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

Sphalerite with Calcite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 31093
Mineral:Sphalerite with Calcite
Locality:Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain
Description:Lustrous, red-orange sphalerite crystals with gray calcite on the rear side. Fully crystallized both sides. Large areas internally are gem-grade. See article in Min. Rec. 5-6/96: The Picos de Europa Lead-Zinc Deposits, Spain.
Overall Size:20x14x9 cm
Crystals:5-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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