Sphalerite with Siderite, Quartz
specimen number:
1651024
location:
No. 1 level, Force Crag mine, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Sharply formed semi lustrous black crystals of sphalerite to 2.5 cm in size on crystallized quartz with siderite. A few of the smaller crystals upon the matrix show cleaving, the large prominent crystal grouping is in good condition. This is from the mid 1980s.
Size: 5.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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