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Sphalerite with Calcite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Sphalerite with Calcite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

Sphalerite with Calcite from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 34050
Mineral:Sphalerite with Calcite
Locality:Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Complex crystals of dark sphalerite up to 12 mm with partial coating of colorless calcite microcrystals. When rear-illuminated the sphalerite is seen to be translucent yellow color. Scattered damage.
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:.5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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