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Sphalerite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.1 × 5.2 × 5.1 cm
Description

An impressive 'Hedgehog' of reflective black sphalerite and minor quartz attractively perched on a nicely contrasting matrix. A great display piece from a less commonly offered locality.

Some minor scuffs but still a very handsome specimen.

Condition
General: 
Very Good - See Description
Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

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