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Sphalerite Siderite & Dolomite

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Sphalerite Siderite & Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Troya Mine, Mutiloa, Guipúzcoa, Basque Country, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 5.1 × 4.2 cm
Weight: 
135.00gr
Description

Spectacular group of honey colored sphalerite crystals with wonderful shine and transparency, the sphalerite crystals are splashing a matrix covered by siderite and dolomite crystals. The photos do not do this piece a much better view in person.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

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

Siderite

Formula: 
FeCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White

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