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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 20299
Mineral:Galena and Sphalerite on Dolomite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Enormous plate completely overgrown with pink-white, saddle-shaped dolomite crystals up to 9 mm; with two cubic galena (3.5 and 6 cm) and a large sphalerite crystal 7 cm across. An amazing specimen - very large and well formed. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:22x19x7.5 cm
Crystals:25-75 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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