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Calcite on Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Calcite on Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 10552
Mineral:Calcite on Galena
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Sharp cubic crystals of galena to 2 cm on edge with a 4.5 cm doubly-terminated pale yellow calcite perched on top. The whitish coating on the galena might be removed with cleaning.
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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