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Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Sphalerite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 55292
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Large tetrahedral black sphalerite crystals to 24 mm on limonite-stained limestone with many smaller translucent red sphalerite crystals to 2 mm scattered throughout.
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:1-24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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