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Sphalerite var. Spinel-law Twins with Calcite from San Antonio Mine, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Sphalerite var. Spinel-law Twins with Calcite from San Antonio Mine, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

Sphalerite var. Spinel-law Twins with Calcite from San Antonio Mine, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 34228
Mineral:Sphalerite var. Spinel-law Twins with Calcite
Locality:San Antonio Mine, Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous black sphalerite crystal showing complex twinning following the Spinel-law. Around the sides are white calcite microcrystals. One corner is chipped.
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:.5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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