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Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite, Quartz from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite, Quartz from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite, Quartz from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite, Quartz from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 52295
Mineral:Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite, Quartz
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous black sphalerite crystals to 10 mm exhibiting repeated twinning following the Spinel Law of Twinning, with yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 1 mm, translucent white calcite crystals to 4 mm and colorless transparent quartz crystals to 5 mm. Ex. John Geiges collection #190
Overall Size:7.5x5.5x3 cm
Crystals:0.5-10.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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