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Quartz over Galena and Sphalerite from Leadville Mining District, Lake County, Colorado

 
Quartz over Galena and Sphalerite from Leadville Mining District, Lake County, Colorado

Quartz over Galena and Sphalerite from Leadville Mining District, Lake County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 28662
Mineral:Quartz over Galena and Sphalerite
Locality:Leadville Mining District, Lake County, Colorado
Description:Heavy cluster of sphalerite and galena coated with colorless quartz crystals. One side shows sphalerite crystals up to 12 mm with a cubic galena crystal 10 mm across. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #224
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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