Fluorite with Galena and Sphalerite (Ref: F274)
Naica Mine, Naica District, Sierra de Naica, Municipio de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
95mm x 79mm x 41mm
minID: HD8-WR3
This plate of clear Quartz points to 17 mm long and sugary opaque-white Calcite richly hosts crystals of Fluorite, Galena and Sphalerite. Lustrous, clear, modified cubes of Fluorite to 9 mm dominate, and are accompanied by shiny octahedrons of Galena to 8 mm and black Sphalerite crystals to 5 mm. Sparkly, brassy Chalcopyrite liberally accents this fine old Naica specimen, in great condition. This specimen is also ex collections of Carl Acosta and of Zena S. Linden (a well-respected member of the Bay Area Mineralogists, from San Jose, CA area).ex. Carolyn Seitz collection;
ex Carl Acosta collection;
ex. Zena S. Linden (San Jose, CA) collection
From: Bob Griffis Minerals
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