3452 - Sphalerite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

WI
United States

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

3452

Mineral Name

Sphalerite

Chemical Formula

(Zn,Fe)S
Specimen Number
046

Black crystals to 2 mm on calcite crystals, with marcasite coating

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Platteville, Wisconsin

Locality Lat/Long

42.73416, -90.4784621

Mining District

Upper Mississippi Valley Lead