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Sphalerite (yellow twinned gem-grade crystals) from ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Sphalerite (yellow twinned gem-grade crystals) from ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (yellow twinned gem-grade crystals) from ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (yellow twinned gem-grade crystals) from ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 79423
Mineral:Sphalerite (yellow twinned gem-grade crystals)
Locality:ZCA Pierrepont Mine, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Gemmy transparent yellow sphalerite crystals that are internally transparent and have flawless areas that could produce gemstones if faceted. The sphalerite crystals are Spinel Law-twinned octahedrons and have contacts on the outer edges. Ex. D. Swenson collection; originally acquired from Larry Rush
Overall Size:25x24x20 mm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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