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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 18477
Mineral:Sphalerite with Dolomite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Old specimen of large (3-4 cm) sphalerite crystals in an interconnected formation with white dolomite crystals up to 5 mm. The formation is very sculptural and interesting. Back has scattered 1 mm red sphalerites. All crystals complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:13x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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