Sphalerite with Calcite
at-auction$ 50
- Locality
- Shuikoushan Mine, Hengyang, Hunan, China
- Minerals
- Sphalerite, Calcite
- Dimensions
- 7 x 6 x 4 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- LP490
Fiery red/orange crystals of Sphalerite and white Calcite crystals on a rock matrix coated by drusy Quartz crystals. The Sphalerite from this mine are some of the best from China and well known for the superb color and transparency. One side of this specimen is coated by white Calcite crystals, the other shows drusy Quartz crystals. The vuggy matrix is loaded with great crystals all around.