Galena with Sphalerite
specimen number:
1771110
location:
Joplin, Tri-State District, Missouri, USA
description:
Cubic crystals of galena measuring to 0.5 cm on edge across this breccia matrix with lustrous deep red slightly translucent crystals of sphalerite. There is a second-generation of smaller octahedral galena crystals present. In good condition.
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