Mineral: Sphalerite (variety cleiophane) on Löllingite
Locality: Hexigten Banner (Kčshíkčténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Dimensions: 5 x 6 x 8 cm / main crystal: 3.2 cm
Description: Mass: 295 g
MIM number: 1600
Fan shaped bright löllingite crystal (max 6.9 cm) covered on both sides with several crystals of intact translucent yellow sphalerite with some faces showing a natural "molten" aspect.
Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence;
Publication: "China II, Mineralien, Fundorte, Lagerstätten"
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