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Sphalerite on Calcite from ZCA Hyatt Mine, Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Sphalerite on Calcite from ZCA Hyatt Mine, Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite on Calcite from ZCA Hyatt Mine, Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 55940
Mineral:Sphalerite on Calcite
Locality:ZCA Hyatt Mine, Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow sphalerite crystals to 5 mm on colorless scalenohedral calcite crystals to 2 mm with more yellow sphalerite on the bottom. Transparent yellow sphalerite is rare and highly sought by local collectors.
Overall Size:3.5x2x1.2 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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