Sphalerite with Quartz, Fluorite
specimen number:
1651542
location:
Frazers Hush mine, Weardale, Co. Durham, England, UK
description:
A large impressive grouping of fluorite crystals, the largest measuring almost 20.0 cm across. These are coated on the one side completely by glistening colorless crystals of quartz and accented with black lustrous crystals of sphalerite. In very good condition overall, especially considering the size of the specimen.
Size: 32.0 x 24.0 x 8.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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