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Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

 
Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 20520
Mineral:Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite
Locality:Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas
Description:Large specimen of sphalerite crystals up to 4 cm with epitaxial (oriented to underlying mineral structure) overgrowth of brassy chalcopyrite crystals up to 3.5 mm. With old label from Hugh Ford (1885-1966). Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:8x8x5 cm
Crystals:2-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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