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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 36390 |
| Mineral: | Calcite with Chalcopyrite inclusions |
| Locality: | Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri |
| Description: | Pink-yellow transparent calcite crystals with rhombohedral-scalenohedral crystal form and glassy crystal faces. Many metallic chalcopyrite crystals are included just below the surface of the calcite crystals. Hard to photograph - must be seen in person. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #3136; ex. Ron Bentley in 1979 |
| Overall Size: | 9x6x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 4-8 cm |
| Status: | SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Midwest, USA > Calcite Specimens |
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