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Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 34936
Mineral:Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Excellent old-time specimen of translucent red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm with brassy chalcopyrite crystals up to 1 mm and brown dolomite crystals up to 4 mm. The sphalerite crystals are exceptionally translucent. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:.1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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