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Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 34763
Mineral:Galena
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Large (and very heavy) cluster of bright metallic galena crystals. As expected with large specimens, a few of the corners have been dinged. But the bright metallic luster and large crystal size make this a showy specimen. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection #427
Overall Size:16x11x9 cm
Crystals:4-8.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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