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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 21399
Mineral:Galena with Sphalerite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Cluster of cubic galena crystals with octahedral faces on the corners of the cube. Minor brown sphalerite on the back side. The surface is slightly tarnished indicating the galena has some silver content. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:9x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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