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Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
Trepča, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12 × 6.5 × 6.5 cm
Description

A choice cluster of lustrous black sharp sphalerite crystals measuring to almost 5 cm in size with crystals of quartz and calcite. In great condition, superb example for the species from this classic locality. This is crystallized all around. This piece is crystallized all around down to the ground. Higher shipping costs due to the high weight (880 grams) and the special packaging.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0