Sphalerite with Calcite
specimen number:
1651438
location:
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Sharp lustrous black twinned crystals of sphalerite to 1.0 cm in size across the front of this matrix with crystallized calcite. Used very minimal cleaving present, this is in good condition. The calcite crystals are brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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