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Sphalerite with Quartz, Calcite, Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Sphalerite with Quartz, Calcite, Pyrite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 8298
Mineral:Sphalerite with Quartz, Calcite, Pyrite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Beautiful combination of sharp 5-15 mm sphalerite crystals coated with yellow 1 mm chalcopyrite crystals. Two 3 cm long quartz crystals are perched on top with drusy white calcite overgrowth. A very nice specimen. Ex. R. Bates Collection #1545
Overall Size:5x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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