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Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 51564
Mineral:Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals)
Locality:Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous black complexly crystallized sphalerite repeatedly twinned following the Spinel Law of twinning resulting in striated appearance on the crystal faces. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:3-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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