Sphalerite - gem crystal on Quartz
Empire State #4 Mine, 3900 foot level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County
New York, United States
3.5 x 2.7x 2.2 CM (thumbnail)
price: $480
A killer thumbnail with a flawless gem clear Sphalerite twin perched on contrasting Quartz crystals. From the incredible new find of these Sphalerites at Balmat, New York in the #4 Mine at 3900 feet down. There were quite a number of nice thumbnails in the find, but just a few of this quality and esthetics, most were very quickly snapped up. Certainly destined to be classics, the better specimens from this locality are modern mineral treasures. Bright glassy luster, yellow-orange color and perfect clarity.
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Sphalerite - gem crystal on Quartz
Empire State #4 Mine, 3900 foot level, Balmat, St. Lawrence County
New York, United States
3.5 x 2.7x 2.2 CM (thumbnail)
price: $480
A killer thumbnail with a flawless gem clear Sphalerite twin perched on contrasting Quartz crystals. From the incredible new find of these Sphalerites at Balmat, New York in the #4 Mine at 3900 feet down. There were quite a number of nice thumbnails in the find, but just a few of this quality and esthetics, most were very quickly snapped up. Certainly destined to be classics, the better specimens from this locality are modern mineral treasures. Bright glassy luster, yellow-orange color and perfect clarity.
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