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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 44615 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite |
| Locality: | Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri |
| Description: | Superb specimen ca. 1900 of crystallized golden-brown sphalerite coating one face of massive sphalerite matrix. The sphalerite crystals have an unusual golden color due to the bright internal transparency which is much better than usually found. |
| Overall Size: | 8x4.5x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-10 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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