Fluorite, Sphalerite, Naica Mine, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico - Naica, Mexico

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Details
ColorsGreen, Black
SizeSmall
Dimensions5.7 x 5.0 x 3.1 cm
Species
Description
Transparent light green modified cuboctahedra are perched on a crystalline sphalerite matrix with minor pyrite and quartz. Lustrous, gemmy, with minimal internal fractures visible. A very representative specimen for the locale.
Origin