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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 33648 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite and Quartz |
| Locality: | Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Description: | Milky quartz crystals up to 12 mm overgrown on black sphalerite crystals up to 5 mm in rounded crystal aggregates. The sphalerite crystals show complex Spinel-law twinning on all surfaces resulting in complex striations. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #051; Ex. J. T. Hall Collection, Annapolis, MD |
| Overall Size: | 8x5x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-12 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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