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Sphalerite and Pyrite from Patch Mine, Glory Hole, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado

 
Sphalerite and Pyrite from Patch Mine, Glory Hole, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 36364
Mineral:Sphalerite and Pyrite
Locality:Patch Mine, Glory Hole, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado
Description:Complex group of brown-black sphalerite crystals with several yellow metallic pyrite crystals. The specimen is mounted in an acrylic Perky display box for protection, with old handwritten label on the bottom giving the location.
Overall Size:18x15x11 mm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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