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Sphalerite from Galmoy Mine, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland

 
Sphalerite from Galmoy Mine, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Sphalerite from Galmoy Mine, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland

DESCRIPTION:No. 62525
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Galmoy Mine, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow sphalerite crystals with epimorphic casts after another mineral that dissolved away. The sphalerite crystals look beautiful under magnification: highly transparent with golden yellow color. Ex. John Lawson (1942-2024) and Robert Lawson
Overall Size:26x16x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 1.8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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