2nd Sovetskii Mine (Vtoroi Sovietskiy Mine), Dal'negorsk , Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia

4.9 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm
1.9 x 1.5 x 1.3 in

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The Sphalerite crystals on this specimen exhibit quite unusual habits, especially the thin, curved crystal that projects outward. The Sphalerite is black in color with a greasy luster and opaque. The color may only be so deep; there are a couple of small broken crystals on the bottom which exposes reddish brown, semi gemmy material in the interior. There are also a few Galena crystals exhibiting cuboctahedral habits; the largest of which has stepped faces.

Condition: Excellent

Flaws: The only damage is a few small cleaves is on the bottom of the specimen where, interestingly, it can be seen the interior of the Sphalerite is a semi gemmy, reddish amber color.

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