At-A-Glance
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
6726
Mineral Name
Sphalerite
Chemical Formula
(Zn,Fe)S
Subcollection
Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
Donation
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Fluorite
Quartz
Notes
This specimen contains majority Sphalerite overgrowth with Quartz epimorphs (SiO2) after Fluorite (CaF2).
Originally dug in the 17th century, wasn't brought to light until 2003. Attractive two-sides specimen. Lustrous, translucent white Quartz epimorphs (molds in the shape of the mineral it grew over) with scattered black Sphalerite crystals. Boundary Cross Vein, Rampgil Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor District, N. Pennines, North and Western Region, Cumbria, UK. 9 x 9 cm.
Physical Description
Sphalerite overgrowth with Quartz epimorphs (SiO2) after Fluorite (CaF2)
Geographic Origin
Mining District
Alston Moor District
Mine Name
Rampgil Mine
Mine Level
Boundary Cross Vein
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Historical Region Name
Boundary Cross Vein, Rampgil Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor District, N. Pennines, North and Western Region, Cumbria
Original Attributed Locality
United Kingdom
Cumbria