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Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

 
Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 38677
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Tri-State Lead Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Description:Double-sided cluster of translucent dark red-brown sphalerite crystals on a limestone plate. The sphalerite crystals are exceptionally clean and lustrous. Most are tetrahedral form with edge modifications.
Overall Size:8x7x3 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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