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Sphalerite after Fluorite, Rosiclare Level Denton Mine, Ozark-Mahoning Company, Harris Creek District, Southern Illinois, Mined August 1990, Koster Collection, Miniature 3.0 x 5.0 x 7.5 cm, $250. Online 03/07. SOLD.

NSMW12148

  • $ 25000


An exceedingly rare example of sphalerite epimorph after fluorite. The main fluorite crystal replaced by lustrous deep brown sphalerite measures 1.5 x 1.5 x 4 cm and projects up off remnant purple fluorite matrix. There are associated sphalerite casts after fluorite around this center-point crystal as well. Pristine condition. Mined August 1990. Sam & Ann Koster Collection. Entered into Ross C. Lillie database as RCL2577.