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Sphalerite var. Marmatite
No. 0100

Casapalca Mine
Casapalca, Huarochiri Prov., Peru

Clusters of perfect black tetrahedral crystals (to 7 mm across) with adamantine luster intersprinkled with small cubic pyrite and elongate arsenopyrite crystals; chalky white powder-like coating in scattered pockets; atop massive reddish-black glassy sphalerite and golden-yellow pyrite matrix

Purchased in June 2001
 
11.5 x 9 x 2.5 cm (large cabinet)

 

 
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