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Chalcopyrite on Dolomite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Chalcopyrite on Dolomite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Chalcopyrite on Dolomite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 59483
Mineral:Chalcopyrite on Dolomite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Tetrahedral yellow-metallic chalcopyrite crystals to 3 mm on translucent pale pink-beige saddle-shaped rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 5 mm over gray chert. Some of the chalcopyrite crystals have tarnished brown faces. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #321
Overall Size:6x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.2-5.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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