Quartz on Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
4641125
location:
Ballard mine, Tri-State district, Baxter Springs, Kansas, USA
description:
A grouping of iridescent lustrous sphalerite crystals, this partially coated by glistening colorless gemmy crystals of quartz. Micro chalcopyrite scattered throughout. This is in great condition. The iridescence is obvious in the video. The specimen would date to the 1960s. Previous label from Minerals Unlimited.
Size: 4.5 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
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