Sphalerite (variety cleiophane) on Löllingite - Hexigten Banner (Kčshíkčténg Qí), China - 5 x 6 x 8 cm / main crystal: 3.2 cm
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"