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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 17957 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite |
| Locality: | Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain |
| Description: | Superb specimen of transparent-to-translucent red-orange sphalerite crystals exhibiting lamellar twinning following the Spinel Law of isometric twinning. The luster, color and complex crystallization make this an aesthetic specimen. |
| Overall Size: | 6.5x4.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 10-20 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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