Sphalerite & Calcite
Empire State Zinc Mine #4, 3800' level
Balmat, New York
5.1 cm x 4.1 cm x 2.6 cm
Here is a beautiful specimen of sphalerite with calcite from this amazing newer discovery.
This small cabinet size specimen is filled with beautiful gemmy crystals of golden yellow sphalerite on top of and within crystals of calcite.
There are all on a matrix that is filled with crystals of zinc as well as some iridescent pyrite.
The bottom is cut flat, so it stands on it's own, but also helps to show the beauty of the sphalerite.
There is a slight bit of damage, which is not uncommon with the specimens that were extracted.
A very beautiful and showy example from this locale.
