Sphalerite, Fluorite
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Emplaced nicely on glassy and gemmy, light purple fluorite crystals, to 2.5 cm across, are several lustrous and translucent, cinnamon colored sphalerite crystals, to 1.8 cm in length. There is even a drusy dusting of pyrite, present on the sphalerite crystals. Highly unusual association!
Product details
SpeciesFluorite, Sphalerite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Inner Mongolia, Huanggang Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.Regional guide
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