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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Cerussite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 64230
Mineral:Cerussite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Translucent yellow cerussite crystals on gray matrix. This old cerussite specimen was collected pre-1980 when collectors cared little about exact localities so no specific mine is listed. Cerussite was rare in the district. Ex. Morse collection
Overall Size:45x30x28 mm
Crystals:1-2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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