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Sphalerite from Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Sphalerite from Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Sphalerite from Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27796
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Plate covered with sparkling, black sphalerite crystals. The photos do not easily illustrate a central spine running through the middle coated on both sides with more sphalerite crystals. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:12x8x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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