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Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende with Dolomite from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

 
Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende with Dolomite from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende with Dolomite from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 25125
Mineral:Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende with Dolomite
Locality:Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas
Description:Limestone matrix overgrown on all surfaces with a mixture of white dolomite crystals up to 5 mm and translucent red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 9 mm. The sphalerite crystals are very translucent with excellent color.
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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