Sphalerite with Calcite
specimen number:
5005679
location:
Trepca, Mitrovica, Kosovo
description:
Sharp lustrous black mostly twinned crystals of sphalerite measuring to 1.5 cm in size on matrix. Colorless crystals of calcite are scattered throughout. In great condition. The calcite crystals are fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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