Sphalerite
sold- Locality
- Keel Mine, Co. Longford, Ireland
- Minerals
- Sphalerite
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- SV554
Gemmy yellow Sphalerite crystals on matrix. Collected by Stephen Moreton in 1996. Yellow is an uncommon and sought after color for Sphalerite. High quality bright and gemmy crystals. The Keel mine was an unsuccessful zinc mine advanced in the 1960s. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection. Acquired from Stephen Moreton in 2008.