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Galena on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

 
Galena on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:No. 19938
Mineral:Galena on Sphalerite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Cubic crystal of galena 15 mm across on matrix of lustrous red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm. The galena crystal has an iridescent surface coating (chalcopyrite?) on one face.
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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