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Wurtzite With Sphalerite

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Wurtzite With Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
Příbram District, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.2 × 7.3 × 3.4 cm
Description

An old specimen of Wurtzite from the collection of Bergakademie Freiberg, from Příbram District, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. The specimen consists of multiple radiating aggregates of Wurtzite displaying a resinous luster and orange-brown coloration growing in a matrix consisting of Sphalerite with slightly lighter, orange coloration, that’s being intersected with some Quartz veins. The specimen comes with an old label from Bergakademie Freiberg. 

The specimen is in very good condition.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wurtzite

Formula: 
(Zn,Fe)S
Strunz: 
2.CB.45
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
Brown
Type Locality: 
San José Mine, Oruro City, Cercado Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Sphalerite

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

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