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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

Sphalerite from Galmoy Mine, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Sphalerite from Galmoy Mine, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland

DESCRIPTION:No. 75390
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Galmoy Mine, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow-orange-brown sphalerite crystals lining shallow cavities in translucent gray limestone. The sphalerite crystals look beautiful when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:25x18x16 mm
Crystals:0.5-2.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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