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Sphalerite Dolomite Baryte & Pyrite

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Sphalerite Dolomite Baryte & Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Mogul Mine, Silvermines, County Tipperary, Irish Republic (Eire)
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 2 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.30cm
Description

Gem quality reddish sphalerite with pyrite, baryte and dolomite from the Barstow find. Crystals to 3 mm

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

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

Dolomite

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

Baryte

Formula: 
BaSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5

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