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Sphalerite and Calcite from San Antonio el Grande Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Sphalerite and Calcite from San Antonio el Grande Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

Sphalerite and Calcite from San Antonio el Grande Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 546
Mineral:Sphalerite and Calcite
Locality:San Antonio el Grande Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Heavy specimen of large black sphalerite crystals up to 2 cm with overgrowth of greenish-yellow rhombic calcite crystals up to 3 mm. The sphalerite is exposed in only a few areas. Ex Doris J. Biggs Collection
Overall Size:13x9x7cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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