3445 - Sphalerite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

Elend
Germany

Contributors

Archibald MacMartin

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

3445

Mineral Name

Sphalerite

Chemical Formula

(Zn,Fe)S

Subcollection

Archibald M. MacMartin
Specimen Number
031

Nearly hemispherical aggregate of black crystals, with partial crust of quartz crystals

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Lautenthal, Harz, Germany

Locality Lat/Long

51.75, 10.633333
Original Attributed Locality
Harz
Luatenthal
Geographic Features
Innerste Valley
Upper Harz
Harz Mountains