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Sphalerite in Calcite Geode from Geode area, Keokuk, Iowa

 
Sphalerite in Calcite Geode from Geode area, Keokuk, Iowa

Sphalerite in Calcite Geode from Geode area, Keokuk, Iowa

DESCRIPTION:No. 12634
Mineral:Sphalerite in Calcite Geode
Locality:Geode area, Keokuk, Iowa
Description:8 cm diameter geode lined with white scalenohedral calcite crystals to 5 mm long. Inside is a large 2 cm sphalerite crystal, very sharp and undamaged.
Overall Size:8x8x6 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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