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Sphalerite on Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

 
Sphalerite on Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Sphalerite on Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Sphalerite on Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Sphalerite on Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 63155
Mineral:Sphalerite on Calcite
Locality:Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Description:Lustrous black sphalerite crystals on platy translucent colorless calcite. The sphalerite crystals are tetrahedral form, in closely stacked parallel orientation that give the crystals a striated appearance. Ex. Mort Metersky collection, director of International Calcite Collectors Association
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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