Sphalerite with Pyrite and Calcite (?)
sold- Locality
- Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite
- Dimensions
- 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- AF841
Translucent red Sphalerite crystal, only the second Sphalerite I have seen from Merelani. The top of the crystal is partially coated by Pyrite, atop which are what I beleive to be Calcite crystals which have an unusual \"wheatsheaf\" habit. This would be a nice addition to a Merelani suite.