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Sphalerite var. Ruby Jack from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Sphalerite var. Ruby Jack from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Sphalerite var. Ruby Jack from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Sphalerite var. Ruby Jack from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 21719
Mineral:Sphalerite var. Ruby Jack
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Many translucent, red sphalerite crystals coating front and back on quartzite matrix. The back side has scattered crystals, the front is completely coated. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:6x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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