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Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 39238
Mineral:Galena
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Large gray-metallic galena crystals with no matrix attached. The galena is cubic crystal habit with overgrowth of octahedral galena in parallel orientation. The overgrowth makes a fascinating pattern on the cubic faces. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2063; originally acquired in 1979
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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