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Sphalerite from Rodna, Baia Mare Mining District, Romania

 
Sphalerite from Rodna, Baia Mare Mining District, Romania

Sphalerite from Rodna, Baia Mare Mining District, Romania

Sphalerite from Rodna, Baia Mare Mining District, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 34844
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Rodna, Baia Mare Mining District, Romania
Description:Lustrous black sphalerite crystals lining cavities at both ends of the specimen. Many of the sphalerite crystal show coarse striations indicating they are twinned along several planes throughout each crystal. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:6x6x4 cm
Crystals:2-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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