Sphalerite & Calcite

Reference: 521

Sphalerite is not unusual at Strontian mine but crystals have always been difficult to find. This specimen is unusually rich with a bed of well formed 2-3mm sphalerite crystals pleasing 'topped-of' with disc shaped crystals of calcite.  Calcite fluoresces red and yellow. Calcite crystals have also fomed on the back of the specimen but here they are scalenohedrons!

Formula - Sphalerite: ZnS    Calcite: CaCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 95x55x25mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)