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Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Elliots String, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

 
Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Elliots String, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Elliots String, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Sphalerite from Smallcleugh Mine, Elliots String, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 37832
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Smallcleugh Mine, Elliots String, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Description:Double-sided formation of lustrous black sphalerite crystals. The formation is slightly curved, convex on one side, concave on the opposite. Remnants of calcite matrix that was etched away are on the rear. Collected January 2004
Overall Size:9x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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