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Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

 
Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

Sphalerite from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 20931
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas
Description:Plate of lustrous sphalerite crystals in complex, large formations up to 4 cm across of many parallel crystals. Late generation of smaller sphalerite crystals about 1-2 mm across are bright, translucent red. Drusy quartz coating throughout. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:9x6x3 cm
Crystals:drusy to 2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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