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Sphalerite with Galena from Picher District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

 
Sphalerite with Galena from Picher District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Sphalerite with Galena from Picher District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 28584
Mineral:Sphalerite with Galena
Locality:Picher District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Description:Crystals of translucent brown sphalerite up to 15 mm with gray galena crystals up to 7 mm. The sphalerite crystals are unusual habit: tetrahedral crystals with secondary overgrowth on the edges only, making the faces appear depressed. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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