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Sphalerite on Dolomite from Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky

 
Sphalerite on Dolomite from Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky

Sphalerite on Dolomite from Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky

DESCRIPTION:No. 41166
Mineral:Sphalerite on Dolomite
Locality:Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky
Description:Three brilliant red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 8 mm across with pale pink dolomite crystals up to 7 mm. The luster and translucency make this an attractive miniature specimen. The corner of the left sphalerite crystal is incomplete. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2711, originally acquired in 1980
Overall Size:4x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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