West Wheal Chiverton, Marazanvose, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England, UK
Galena on quartz matrix. This ore from the Chiverton group of mines was noted for it's high silver content. Self collected from the byway Feb 2007.
© Tom Hardman
Each half is approx. 1.5cm across. Self collected Feb 2007
A loose lustrous black crude sphalerite crystal, cleaved on the back side. Nice locality piece for the species. Ex Steve Pullman collection.
© Dan & Diana Weinrich Minerals
A loose lustrous black crude sphalerite crystal measuring 4.1 x 3.9 x 1.7 cm in size, cleaved on the back side. Nice locality piece for the species. Ex Steve Pullman collection.
Taken February 2007 from the public byway.