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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36245
Mineral:Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Translucent golden calcite crystals up to 45 mm intergrown on dark sphalerite crystals up to 20 mm with brassy chalcopyrite microcrystals. The calcite crystals are prismatic hexagonal form with shallow three-faced pyramidal terminations (nailhead habit).
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:.5-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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