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Sphalerite

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A beautifully-articulated crystal of sphalerite, complete all around the sides and in back, from Dalnegorsk. It has a flashy luster on all sides, and a very pretty tiered form.

Product details

SpeciesSphalerite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 3.0 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Dalnegorsk

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Sphalerite
Mineral guide
Learn about Sphalerite
diverse colors from honey to black, gemmy, diamond-like luster, and localities worldwide; a collector favorite for dramatic crystals and color.
Sphalerite
Regional guide
Sphalerite from Dal’negorsk, Russia
from Dal’negorsk, Russia — black, glassy ZnS crystals from a famed district; prized for sharp twinned forms and striking contrasts with galena and c…