Orange Sphalerite on Matrix

Orange Sphalerite on Matrix from Walworth Quarry, Wayne County, New York

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Rich specimen of highly transparent yellow-brown Sphalerite crystals up to 2 mm across on limestone matrix with colorless rhombohedral Dolomite crystals to 2 mm across. The exact locality was not listed, but probably originated from the Walworth Quarry. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987).

Locality

Walworth Quarry, Wayne County, New York

Dimensions

4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm.


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