Siegenite with Chalcopyrite, Galena, Dolomite
specimen number:
7991023
location:
West Fork mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Metallic lustrous crystals of siegenite coating octahedral crystals of galena measuring to 1.0 cm in size. This is a very interesting specimen to study the paragenisis of the deposit. There is a thin layer of chalcopyrite coating these galena crystals, then the siegenite crystals coat the chalcopyrite. All set on white dolomite crystals. In great condition.
Size: 12.0 x 11.0 x 7.5 cm (cabinet)
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