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Sphalerite (Spinel-law Twin) from Trepca District, 10 km east of Kosozska Mitrovica, Kosovo

 
Sphalerite (Spinel-law Twin) from Trepca District, 10 km east of Kosozska Mitrovica, Kosovo

Sphalerite (Spinel-law Twin) from Trepca District, 10 km east of Kosozska Mitrovica, Kosovo

DESCRIPTION:No. 21376
Mineral:Sphalerite (Spinel-law Twin)
Locality:Trepca District, 10 km east of Kosozska Mitrovica, Kosovo
Description:Lustrous crystals of black sphalerite showing Spinel-law twinning. The twin plane is evident by the shallow V-shaped reentrant crystal faces in several locations. Excellent luster. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:30x30x18 mm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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