Sphalerite with Galena, Calcite, Quartz
specimen number:
8038599
location:
Kangjiawan Mine, Shuikoushan, Hengyang, Hunan, China
description:
Lustrous deep red translucent sharp crystals of sphalerite to 1.5 cm in size on a crystallized quartz matrix with semi lustrous galena crystals to 1.0 cm and slightly smaller colorless translucent rhombohedral calcite crystals. This is in great condition. With strong lighting the sphalerite crystals are brilliantly red.
Size: 11.0 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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