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Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 18409
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:This is a great old specimen of large sphalerite crystals on limestone matrix. I have many of these old specimens in the past and every one was damaged. This specimen is pristine: all crystals complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:9x8x5 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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