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Sphalerite

Gem Crystal

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Description
Locality: 
Áliva Mine, Camaleño, Cantabria, Spain
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.2 × 4.8 × 3.2 cm
Description

This specimen features a gemmy crystal of sphalerite, formed by crystal faces and cleaved surfaces. It sits perfectly for display by itself. The good red colour is enhanced by backlighting, where parallel phantom growths are clearly visible.

Acquired in 1982, it is an Ex. Dr. Bob Janssens specimen, #062.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

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

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