Sphalerite-after-Apatite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
8033721
location:
Irrupuncu mine, Porco, Potosi, Bolivia
description:
Sparkling micro crystals of sphalerite covering all sides of this thin platy matrix and showing numerous pseudomorph replacements of sphalerite after tabular appetite crystals to 2.0 cm in size. In great condition and quite unique.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 1.5 cm (cabinet)
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