AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Pennsylvania > Sphalerite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 51004 |
Mineral: | Sphalerite |
Locality: | Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Description: | Crystalline mass of translucent yellow sphalerite on tan-colored pickering matrix. Sphalerite is uncommon at the Wheatley Mine and sought after by local collectors. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #169; personally collected in 1939 |
Overall Size: | 4.5x3x2.5 cm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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