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Sphalerite (gem-grade) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 3800' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Sphalerite (gem-grade) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 3800' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (gem-grade) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 3800' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (gem-grade) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 3800' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (gem-grade) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 3800' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (gem-grade) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 3800' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 81710
Mineral:Sphalerite (gem-grade)
Locality:Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 3800' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Lustrous transparent gem-grade sphalerite crystals with no matrix attached. The sphalerite varies from yellow to red-brown, and the main crystal is nearly flawless and could produce a 10 mm gemstone if faceted. Large crystal for this new find. Collected in 2022
Overall Size:19x18x12 mm
Crystals:4-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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