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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 25848 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite |
| Locality: | Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas |
| Description: | Large cluster of sphalerite crystals up to 3 cm with epitaxial (oriented to underlying mineral structure) overgrowth of brassy chalcopyrite crystals up to 3.5 mm. Hard to photograph specimen, must be seen in person to be appreciated. Some edges bruised. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #136 |
| Overall Size: | 10x10x6 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-30 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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