Sphalerite with Barite, Calcite - image 1
Sphalerite with Barite, Calcite - image 2
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Sphalerite with Barite, Calcite

Unknown Owner
A grouping of lustrous sphalerite crystals almost 5.0 cm across set on a white barite matrix. Small crystals of calcite are scattered throughout. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with several previous labels, one of them dates this to having been collected in May 1990.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Sphalerite, BariteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on04/23/2025
Locality
USA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
04/2025Unknown Owner$140.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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