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Sphalerite

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Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
Binn Valley, Valais, Switzerland
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.6 × 3.4 × 3.2 cm
Description

Alpine sphalerite on matrix from the Binn Valley in Switzerland. The crystals show a super brilliant lustre and sharp defined faces. The clarity is also super fine showing the intense colouration of the sphalerite.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

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