Sphalerite with Dolomite, Calcite - image 1
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Sphalerite with Dolomite, Calcite

Unknown Owner
Lustrous black crystal groupings of sphalerite to 3.0 cm in size across the top of this crystallized quartz matrix with calcite and dolomite. This is in really good condition. The specimen comes with several previous labels including one from the Keswick Museum, England. Leadhills was a very important mining district in Scotland, first worked in 1239 and finally closing in 1929.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Dolomite, SphaleriteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 8.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on05/15/2025
Locality
UK, Scotland, Leadhills

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
04/2026Unknown Owner$550.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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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.
Regional guide
Calcite from Leadhills
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