Sphalerite. San Antonio Mine, East Camp, Santa Eulalia Mining District, Aquiles Serdán Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico. 24.5...

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Sphalerite
San Antonio Mine, East Camp, Santa Eulalia Mining District, Aquiles Serdán Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
24.5 x 19.2 x 8.5 cm (9.65 x 7.56 x 3.35 in)

The front side of this specimen is dotted with striking tetrahedral Sphalerite crystals, all of which are sharply striated, dark gray in color, and exhibit a strong metallic luster, reaching up to 1.3 centimeters across. On the larger crystals, the striations are accentuated by a subtle blue-green surface coating that adds visual complexity. The Sphalerite is displayed against a contrasting backdrop of white to colorless Quartz points, accompanied by bright brass-yellow associations of Chalcopyrite.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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