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Sphalerite (gem-grade red-brown crystal) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 4065' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Sphalerite (gem-grade red-brown crystal) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 4065' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (gem-grade red-brown crystal) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 4065' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (gem-grade red-brown crystal) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 4065' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Sphalerite (gem-grade red-brown crystal) from Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 4065' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 82903
Mineral:Sphalerite (gem-grade red-brown crystal)
Locality:Empire State Zinc Mine #4 (formerly ZCA No. 4 Mine), 4065' Level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Lustrous transparent gem-grade sphalerite crystal with no matrix attached. The sphalerite is a vivid red-brown color, and is nearly flawless and could produce a 10 mm gemstone if faceted. Large crystal and great color for this new find. Collected in 2023
Overall Size:14x11x10 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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