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Sphalerite from (Walworth Quarry), Wayne County, New York

 
Sphalerite from (Walworth Quarry), Wayne County, New York

Sphalerite from (Walworth Quarry), Wayne County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 44647
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:(Walworth Quarry), Wayne County, New York
Description:Rich specimen of highly transparent yellow-brown sphalerite crystals up to 2 mm across on limestone matrix with colorless rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 2 mm across. The exact locality was not listed, but probably originated from the Walworth Quarry. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:0.5-2.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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