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Sphalerite (twinned crystals) with minor Dolomite, Chalcopyrite, Galena from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:	No. 73894
Mineral:	Sphalerite (twinned crystals) with minor Dolomite, Chalcopyrite, Galena
Locality:	Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:	Uncommonly large crystals of black sphalerite with remnants on the bottom of dolomite, galena, chalcopyrite and gray chert matrix. The sphalerite crystals are twinned on {111} plane with prominent twin plane running through the center of the specimen. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #15876
Overall Size:	8x6x6.5 cm
Crystals:	65-70 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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