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Wurtzite

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Wurtzite

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Description
Locality: 
Les Malines, Saint-Laurent-Le-Minier, Gard, Occitanie, France
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.9 × 5.8 × 4.7 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.20cm
Description

Large and rich specimen of crystallized wurtzite on matrix. Several dozens of overlying crystals populate one side of the grey matrix, and some infividuals show the triangular faces very well, with great lustre and color.
A very representative specimen for one of the best localities in Europe for wurtzite.

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

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