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Sphalerite and Calcite from Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas

 
Sphalerite and Calcite from Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas

Sphalerite and Calcite from Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 21589
Mineral:Sphalerite and Calcite
Locality:Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas
Description:Elongated cluster of well crystallized, dark sphalerite crystals up to 25 mm across, overgrown with translucent, yellow calcite crystals up to 25 mm (many are doubly-terminated). All crystals are clean and undamaged. Acquired from Harry Sering in 1969. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G714
Overall Size:15x8x5 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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