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Quartz, Galena, Marcasite from Cominco Mine, Bixby, Viburnum Trend, Iron County, Missouri

 
Quartz, Galena, Marcasite from Cominco Mine, Bixby, Viburnum Trend, Iron County, Missouri

Quartz, Galena, Marcasite from Cominco Mine, Bixby, Viburnum Trend, Iron County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 33949
Mineral:Quartz, Galena, Marcasite
Locality:Cominco Mine, Bixby, Viburnum Trend, Iron County, Missouri
Description:Massive galena matrix overgrown with yellow metallic marcasite (or pyrite?) crystals in spherical aggregates up to 12 mm diameter and partial overgrowth of colorless quartz microcrystals. Collected over 40 years ago - no deterioration.
Overall Size:8x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:.5-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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