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Sphalerite on Quartz var. Scepters from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

 
Sphalerite on Quartz var. Scepters from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

Sphalerite on Quartz var. Scepters from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 32038
Mineral:Sphalerite on Quartz var. Scepters
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania
Description:White quartz crystal matrix with transparent, red-brown sphalerite crystals nestled in the center. The sphalerite is highly transparent. The quartz crystals are scepters: large caps on thinner stems. Minor damage.
Overall Size:6.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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