Sphalerite with Dolomite, Calcite
specimen number:
5002457
location:
Las Manforas mine, Aliva, Camaleno, Cantabria, Spain
description:
A grouping of glassy gem sphalerite crystals 1.7 cm across set attractively on matrix with crystallized dolomite. This is in super condition. With a little backlighting, these crystals are quite gemmy. A superb example for the species. Collected in 2006.
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