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Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Treece, Tri-State Lead Mining District, Kansas

 
Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Treece, Tri-State Lead Mining District, Kansas

Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite from Treece, Tri-State Lead Mining District, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 23181
Mineral:Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite
Locality:Treece, Tri-State Lead Mining District, Kansas
Description:Large crystal of red-brown sphalerite with many brassy crystals of chalcopyrite overgrown on the surface. The sphalerite is a large crystal with broad faces.
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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