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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 24977 |
| Mineral: | Galena with Marcasite |
| Locality: | Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri |
| Description: | Large plate of chert matrix with cubic galena crystals up to 4.5 cm and minor chalcopyrite crystals up to 3 mm. The galena crystals have minute, parallel faces on the surface giving a frosted appearance. Sensel got this from Boodle Lane in 1929 for $3. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G746; Ex. Boodle Lane |
| Overall Size: | 16x13x9 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-45 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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