Sphalerite Druzy Tower/Sphalerite Tower/Sphalerite/Druzy Crystal Tower

What is Sphalerite? Sphalerite was discovered in 1847 by E.F. Glocker and was named after the Greek word meaning “treacherous”. Its very common to find Sphalerite formed with a variety of minerals such as Fluorite, Pyrite, Galena, Dolomite, Quartz, and Calcite. Sphalerite is a common mineral that can be found all over the world, with the best specimens coming out of Mexico, Morocco, Switzerland and Franklin, New Jersey. Sphalerite is the most important ore when it comes to extracting Zinc. Around 95% of all Zinc we use today is extracted from Sphalerite ore, making this mineral highly sought after in today’s society. Measurements: 5 1/2 inches by 2.3 inches