Sphalerite - Naica, Mexico

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specimen
Sphalerite
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ColorsBlack
SizeSmall
Dimensions6.4 x 6.4 x 4.5 cm
Species
Description
A BIG compound crystal of sphalerite from Naica, a FLOATER with no contacts, decorated with a "snowfall" of little tan calcites. The complex faces all over this crystal really gleam, and highlight the pretty architectural striations.
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Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

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