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Smithsonite var. Turkey Fat Ore from Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

 
Smithsonite var. Turkey Fat Ore from Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 18621
Mineral:Smithsonite var. Turkey Fat Ore
Locality:Rush Creek District, Marion County, Arkansas
Description:Bright yellow smithsonite crystals 1 mm thick overgrown on yellow-brown sphalerite crystals up to 5 mm. The sphalerite and smithsonite structure is invisible on the edges of the specimen. Under magnification the smithsonite is seen to be 1 mm spheres.
Overall Size:7x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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