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Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite from Wilbur Mine, Tri-State Lead Mining District, near Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas

 
Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite from Wilbur Mine, Tri-State Lead Mining District, near Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas

Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite from Wilbur Mine, Tri-State Lead Mining District, near Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas

Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite from Wilbur Mine, Tri-State Lead Mining District, near Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 44414
Mineral:Sphalerite on Dolomite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Wilbur Mine, Tri-State Lead Mining District, near Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas
Description:Three large black sphalerite crystals to 30 mm across on tan-colored dolomite crystals to 5 mm with yellow-metallic chalcopyrite crystals to 3 mm. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection
Overall Size:5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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