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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 24792 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite |
| Locality: | Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri |
| Description: | Superb specimen of translucent, red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 15 mm with minor crystals of brassy chalcopyrite up to 1 mm. The translucency of the sphalerite is exceptional - even the large crystals show translucency. Minor edge damage. Ex. L. Russianoff collection |
| Overall Size: | 5.5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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