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Sphalerite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Sphalerite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Sphalerite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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
Crystals:
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