Sphalerite with Calcite
specimen number:
3861031
location:
Gordonsville mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite across the front of this breccia matrix. Crystallized on the backside with some cleaving there, this is perfect from the front. Small gemmy crystals of calcite scattered throughout.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 1.7 cm (small-cabinet)
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