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Siderite on Galena from Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado

 
Siderite on Galena from Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado

Siderite on Galena from Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 16689
Mineral:Siderite on Galena
Locality:Silverton Mining District, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Large mass of dark gray galena covered on one side with flattened brown siderite crystals. Good specimen, no damage. Stands upright nicely without additional support. Originally purchased in 1963. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:8x7x7 cm
Crystals:10-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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