SPHALERITE CRYSTALS - Nenthead, Cumbria
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Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria
Lustrous, black crystals of sphalerite, scattered on hard limestone from this disused lead mine in the northern Pennines.
Sphalerite is the chief ore of zinc. Sphalerite occurs with galena, the chief ore of lead.
A delightful little specimen. From an old collection. Presented in a lidded gift box.
Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria
Lustrous, black crystals of sphalerite, scattered on hard limestone from this disused lead mine in the northern Pennines.
Sphalerite is the chief ore of zinc. Sphalerite occurs with galena, the chief ore of lead.
A delightful little specimen. From an old collection. Presented in a lidded gift box.
Size: approx. 8.3 x 6 x 2 centimetres
Weight: 128 grams
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