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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 22496
Mineral:Galena, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite on Dolomite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Hemispherical formation of light dolomite crystals overgrown with gray, metallic galena crystals up to 14 mm and translucent, black sphalerite crystals up to 10 mm. Overgrown throughout are 1-2 mm chalcopyrite crystals. Old specimen ca. 1950.
Overall Size:7x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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