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Sphalerite (Spinel-Law Twins) with Calcite (ex Harold Urish Collection)
- Naica Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 4.3 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 10/13/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/20/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic association and display specimen from the famous Naica Mine in northern Mexico. A few sharp, lustrous, intergrown, black colored "Spinel-Law" twinned groups of Sphalerite are associated with gemmy, scalenohedra of Calcite. This piece is not from a recent find at the mine, but actually about 30 years ago (late 1970s). For the quality, associations, and overall aesthetics, it is a nice small cabinet from this incredible mine. In good shape on the display side, but the Sphalerite is cleaved on the back.