Calcite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
4971464
location:
Gordonsville mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Sparkling scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 7.0 cm in length across the top of this breccia matrix with minor sphalerite. The prominent crystal is slightly cleaved on the backside of the termination as seen in the video. This is an interesting multi-generation specimen.
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