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Sphalerite, Pyrite, Galena from Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

 
Sphalerite, Pyrite, Galena from Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Galena from Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

Sphalerite, Pyrite, Galena from Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 37448
Mineral:Sphalerite, Pyrite, Galena
Locality:Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado
Description:Sparkling specimen of dark green sphalerite, metallic yellow pyrite, and silver metallic galena. With strong rear-illumination the sphalerite is translucent yellow-green. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.; collected in 1892
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:.5-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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