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Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 27673
Mineral:Sphalerite var. Ruby Blende
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Complex cluster of dark red-brown sphalerite crystals, many in parallel orientation. The smaller crystals, near the edges, are seen to be translucent yellow-red when rear-illuminated. Good specimen with very little scuffing (common on these specimens). Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:11x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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