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Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

 
Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25065
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Description:Large plate of gray quartz microcrystals with many lustrous, black sphalerite crystals up to 12 mm. The sphalerite crystals are opaque and show complex twinning.This is the best specimen I have seen from this locale. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:17x10x5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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