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Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 18700
Mineral:Sphalerite (Spinel-law twinned crystals)
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous black sphalerite crystals up to 12 mm with white quartz crystals up to 10 mm. The largest sphalerite is a Spinel-law twin crystal.
Overall Size:5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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