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Sphalerite, Calcite, Quartz from Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Sphalerite, Calcite, Quartz from Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite, Calcite, Quartz from Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite, Calcite, Quartz from Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 52175
Mineral:Sphalerite, Calcite, Quartz
Locality:Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Lustrous sphalerite crystals to 3 mm with color ranging from translucent yellow to dark brown, on colorless quartz crystals to 5 mm and colorless calcite. The sphalerite crystals look beautiful when viewed under magnification. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, formerly St. Joe Mineral Corp. 1969-1978
Overall Size:10x9x8 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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