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Sphalerite from Black Jack Mine, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California

 
Sphalerite from Black Jack Mine, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California

Sphalerite from Black Jack Mine, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 52004
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Black Jack Mine, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California
Description:Crudely crystallized lustrous brown-black sphalerite on the surfaces of brown matrix. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at Crestmore 1951-1969, rising to managing director of Riverside Cement Co.
Overall Size:9.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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