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Sphalerite from Maumee Stone Quarry, Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

 
Sphalerite from Maumee Stone Quarry, Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

Sphalerite from Maumee Stone Quarry, Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

Sphalerite from Maumee Stone Quarry, Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

Sphalerite from Maumee Stone Quarry, Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Sphalerite from Maumee Stone Quarry, Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 681
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Maumee Stone Quarry, Lime City, Wood County, Ohio
Description:Large (for the locality) translucent brown sphalerite crystals on light-gray limestone. The sphalerite crystals are flattened di-pyramidal form with silky surface luster. One sphalerite crystal has a contact from the opposing pocket wall on the rear face Ex. Doris Biggs collection
Overall Size:7x6x4cm
Crystals:6-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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