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Millerite with Dolomite, Hematite, Quartz from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

 
Millerite with Dolomite, Hematite, Quartz from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

Millerite with Dolomite, Hematite, Quartz from Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 27669
Mineral:Millerite with Dolomite, Hematite, Quartz
Locality:Sterling Mine, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York
Description:Large specimen with elongated cavities running through out lined with bladed, black hematite crystals up to 3 mm and tan-colored ferroan-dolomite to 6 mm. One crevice has a spray of brassy millerite crystals up to 6 mm. Old specimen, highly sought after. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:11x8x6 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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