Sphalerite, Pyrrhotite
Posted by: Raymond McDougall on 03.07.2023 | Filed under:

Sphalerite, Pyrrhotite

Specimen # 200584
Mineral: Sphalerite, Pyrrhotite
Location: Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Size: 5.2 x 3.6 x 3.2 cm

Description

Mirror-bright tetragonal sphalerite crystals with many interlocking pseudo-hexagonal pyrrhotite crystals. In good condition overall, some chipping and incomplete crystals. The spahlerite shows the classic Dal’negorsk triangular steps at the terminations. A nice combination specimen from Dal’negorsk from the Pete Richards collection (#4029).

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Additional information

Dimensions 45 × 68 × 45 cm

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