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Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 9813
Mineral:Calcite on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Very unusual complex nailhead crystals of golden calcite to 6 cm on brown sphalerite crystal matrix. Scattered 5 mm chalcopyrite crystals on sphalerite. An excellent specimen, very unique.
Overall Size:14x14x7 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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