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Sphalerite and Galena from Picher Lead Mining District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

 
Sphalerite and Galena from Picher Lead Mining District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Sphalerite and Galena from Picher Lead Mining District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Sphalerite and Galena from Picher Lead Mining District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 30887
Mineral:Sphalerite and Galena
Locality:Picher Lead Mining District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Description:Many tetrahedral red-brown sphalerite crystals up to 8 mm with cubic crystals of metallic galena up to 12 mm. The galena cubes have secondary octahedral growth on the surfaces. The sphalerite is translucent, especially the small crystals.
Overall Size:7x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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