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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 28673 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite |
| Locality: | San Juan Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Description: | Crystallized cluster of dark sphalerite crystals with many open areas between the crystals. Under magnification the sphalerite crystals are seen as sharp tetrahedral crystals with a reddish mineral scattered throughout. From the old silver mine ca. 1920. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970) |
| Overall Size: | 5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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