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Sphalerite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Sphalerite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Sphalerite from Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 17149
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Rare crystal of translucent, yellow-green sphalerite on white albite matrix. The albite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Mounted in acrylic Perky box for protection. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #713
Overall Size:20x15x15 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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