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| Item# SPG608001 Large Sphalerite, Galena and Quartz Matrix $59.00 |
| Sphalerite, Galena and Quartz Crystals This is a matrix specimen with large bright wine reddish colored Sphalerite crystals. There are multiple Galena crystals along with numerous small perfectly terminated quartz crystals. The crystals have formed in many habits and present an excellent display. This specimen is from the Shizhuyuan Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China. This piece weighs 1.47 lbs (665g) and measures 3.2 x 3.7 x 2.5 inches (82 x 94 x 63mm) |
| Item# SPM07114906 XXL specimen of Marmatite variety of Sphalerite with Dolomite $129.00 |
| Excellent specimen of Marmatite (which is an Iron rich variety of Sphalerite) with Dolomite from the famous Brownley Hill lead and zinc mine in Nenthead, Cumbria, England. The mine operated from circa 1735 to 1966 under several different mining companies. This specimen was previously sold by Teresa Rocks and Dan Weinrich-Fine Minerals (label included). Large specimens of Marmatite are rare and difficult to find. If you go to http://www.youtube.com/ and search Marmatite you will see this sparkling specimen shown by Teresa Rocks weight: 5.07 lbs (2301g) 7.2 x 6.6 x 4.4 inches (18.4 x 16.9 x 11.2cm) |
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