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Calcite with Marcasite inclusions from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Calcite with Marcasite inclusions from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Calcite with Marcasite inclusions from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 27714
Mineral:Calcite with Marcasite inclusions
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Single crystal of gray-yellow calcite with internal inclusions of marcasite crystals. The calcite is scalenohedral form, but the inclusions follow a cubic internal phantom. Crystal tip is cleaved. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:5 cm with 5 mm inclusions
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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