| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Kansas > Sphalerite and Pyrite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 44372 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite and Pyrite |
| Locality: | Ballard Mine, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas |
| Description: | Large translucent brown sphalerite crystals up to 40 mm across with parallel crystal faces that have yellow-blue iridescence. Cubic metallic pyrite microcrystals are scattered throughout the sphalerite surfaces. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #217 |
| Overall Size: | 7.5x5.5x3.5 cm |
| Crystals: | micro to 40 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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