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Sphalerite (gem-grade) from (Picos de Europa or Andara Mines), (Cantabria), Spain

 
Sphalerite (gem-grade) from (Picos de Europa or Andara Mines), (Cantabria), Spain

Sphalerite (gem-grade) from (Picos de Europa or Andara Mines), (Cantabria), Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 28089
Mineral:Sphalerite (gem-grade)
Locality:(Picos de Europa or Andara Mines), (Cantabria), Spain
Description:Translucent to transparent cleavage of olive-green to amber-colored sphalerite. The old label (1914) lists the locality as Cartagena, but this is incorrect, as it is a match to the sphalerite from the Picos de Europa Mountains in northern Spain. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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