Calcite with Sphalerite, Quartz
specimen number:
4271247
location:
Elmwood mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Lustrous mostly gemmy large scalenohedral crystals of calcite set on a breccia matrix coated by sparkling micro quartz crystals. Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite present as well. The specimen is in very good condition.
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