Calcite with Chalcopyrite, Dolomite
specimen number:
2212210
location:
Pelican Mine, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA
description: The Pelican Mine, situated near Picher in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, served as a noteworthy component of the prolific Picher Field within the Tri-State Mining District. Geologically, the mine focused on Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) deposits where metal-
Mostly gemmy yellow scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 4.2 cm in size on a matrix with light pink crystals of dolomite and attractive iridescent chalcopyrite. The prominent calcite crystal is single terminated. Overall I think this in good condition. Nice old classic.
Size: 7.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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