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Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Commodore Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado

 
Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Commodore Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz from Commodore Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 31065
Mineral:Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz
Locality:Commodore Mine, Creede District, Mineral County, Colorado
Description:Sparkling cluster of translucent yellow sphalerite crystals up to 14 mm across with colorless quartz microcrystals in crevices and a few small 1-2 mm metallic pyrite crystals scattered throughout. The sphalerite has excellent translucency.
Overall Size:5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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