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Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz from Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 81621
Mineral:Sphalerite (Spinel Law twinned) with Quartz
Locality:Casapalca District, Huarochiri Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous black sphalerite crystals to 22 mm that are lamellar twinned following the Spinel Law on the {111} plane, with lustrous transparent colorless quartz crystals to 28 mm on the side. Under bright illumination the sphalerite shows transparency. Ex. S. Kelland collection
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:6-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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