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Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 42370
Mineral:Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous black sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm across with yellow metallic pyrite crystals up to 3 mm and translucent white calcite crystals up to 3 mm. The sphalerite crystals are all Spinel-law twinned.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:0.5-10.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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