Sphalerite, Galena - Santo Domingo Mine, Mexico

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Sphalerite, Galena
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ColorsBlack, Silver
SizeLarge
Dimensions14.4 x 10.0 x 7.1 cm
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Description
A showy and excellent cabinet combination specimen from the Santo Domingo Mine at Santa Eulalia, Mexico. Highly lustrous, twinned, black sphalerite crystals to 3.0 cm are mixed with a few splendent, "melted look," stepped-growth galena cubes. The prominent, open pit-looking galena crystal is 3.1 cm. This 3-dimensional specimen is very rich zinc-lead ore. Ex. Consie Prince dealer stock.
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Unknown owner
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Richardson, Texas, USA

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