Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals | 25 grams | Daniel's Harbor | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | SO24
$22.00 CAD
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This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate. This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.
The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.
Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen.
Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 35x33x18 mm / 1.4x1.3x0.7 inches
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada
Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals | 25 grams | Daniel's Harbor | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | SO24
This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate. This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.
The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.
Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen.
Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 35x33x18 mm / 1.4x1.3x0.7 inches
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada
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