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Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite from Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

 
Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite from Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite from Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 28536
Mineral:Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite
Locality:Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas
Description:Showy cluster of sphalerite crystals up to 3 cm with epitaxial (oriented to underlying mineral structure) overgrowth of brassy chalcopyrite crystals up to 2 mm. Hard to photograph specimen, must be seen in person to be appreciated. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #137
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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