Sphalerite-after-Apatite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
8034948
location:
Irrupuncu mine, Porco, Potosi, Bolivia
description: Sparkling slightly iridescent micro crystals of sphalerite covering the front of this matrix and replacing previous sharp tabular crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 1.7 cm in size. In terrific condition.
Size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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