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Stibnite Arsenopyrite & Sphalerite

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Stibnite Arsenopyrite & Sphalerite

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Locality: 
Carlés Mine, Carlés, Salas, Asturias, Spain
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.2 × 1.6 × 1.4 cm
Description

A very pretty specimen of acicular stibnite associated with bright silvery arsenopyrite and black sphalerite crystals. The stibnite has been etched from calcite giving a striking contrast.

Beautiful!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Stibnite

Formula: 
Sb2S3
Strunz: 
2.DB.05
Hardness: 
2.0
Streak: 
Lead grey

Arsenopyrite

Formula: 
FeAsS
Strunz: 
2.EB.20
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0

Sphalerite

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

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