SKU: P_26-2_8
A crystalline aggregate of sphalerite with an intense red color, set on a dark matrix. The specimen is characterized by the very strong luster of its small crystals, which is a typical feature of Chinese sphalerites. Main Features: Sphalerite crystal cluster with an intense red color; distinct vitreous luster; contrast between red sphalerite and dark matrix. Condition: Very good, with no visible mechanical damage.
Price: 23 EUR (99 PLN)
Availability: In stock
Location: Huxu Au deposit, Dongxiang Co., Fuzhou, Jiangxi, China
Size: 47 x 40 x 25 mm
Weight: 58.4 g
Chemical formula: Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Mohs hardness: 3.0–4.0
Rarity: Common