Galena with Marcasite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
8101026
location:
Joplin, Tri-State District, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Very neat and attractive combination piece showing large lustrous cube octahedrons of galena to 4.0 cm in size and more thickly dusted with bright lustrous cockscomb marcasite crystals. Small red sphalerite crystals are present as well and the piece is sitting on chert matrix. Shows nicely all around and in excellent condition. Superb old-time piece measuring 7.5 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm. Formerly in the collection of Jim DuFoe with his data card. The data card notes that this should previously been in the collection of Ret Latta. Shipping weight: 1.14 pounds.
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Dan & Diana Weinrich
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