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Calcite, Galena, Sphalerite

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Dal'negorsk has definitely become one of the premier contemporary sulfide produces localities around. The mine is still active and manages to produce amazing quality sulfides that do not receive the appreciation they deserve. The piece is comprised of flatted, white "discs" of Calcite stacked upon one another to form long, narrow crystal aggregates. The Calcites are associated with highly lustrous, silver colored cuboctahedra of Galena and jet black, sparkling twinned Sphalerite crystal matrix. Ex. Kosnar Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Galena, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 5.5 x 5.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Dalnegorsk

Known provenance

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

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