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Sphalerite and Pyrite from Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Sphalerite and Pyrite from Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

Sphalerite and Pyrite from Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

Sphalerite and Pyrite from Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

Sphalerite and Pyrite from Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 53189
Mineral:Sphalerite and Pyrite
Locality:Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Lustrous black Spinel-law twinned sphalerite crystals to 12 mm with lustrous yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 6 mm. The sphalerite crystals have rare epitactic overgrowth on select faces of microscopic pyrite crystals. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #A185
Overall Size:12x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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