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Sphalerite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

 
Sphalerite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

Sphalerite from Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 29865
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Las Manforas Mine, Aliva, Picos de Europa Mountains, Spain
Description:Large, lustrous red-orange sphalerite crystals in complex, subparallel formation. The transparency and color of the sphalerite is exceptional. See article in Min. Rec. 5-6/96: Famous Mineral Localities: The Picos de Europa Lead-Zinc Deposits, Spain.
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:10-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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