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Sphalerite and Galena from Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

 
Sphalerite and Galena from Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Sphalerite and Galena from Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Sphalerite and Galena from Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 37571
Mineral:Sphalerite and Galena
Locality:Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Description:An outstanding specimen of translucent red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 30 mm with a few gray metallic galena crystals up to 25 mm. The galena crystals have unusual growth patterns on the surfaces of smaller galena crystals. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:14x12x6 cm
Crystals:3-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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