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Greenockite, Sphalerite, Smithsonite from Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

 
Greenockite, Sphalerite, Smithsonite from Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

Greenockite, Sphalerite, Smithsonite from Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 16611
Mineral:Greenockite, Sphalerite, Smithsonite
Locality:Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas
Description:Bright yellow micro crystals of greenockite coating botryoidal yellow smithsonite up to 3 mm and red-brown sphalerite up to 10 mm. The greenockite does not coat all, some smithsonite and sphalerite is visible. Originally acquired in 1962. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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