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Sphalerite

specimen number:
1651639

location:
Benton, Lafayette Co., Wisconsin, USA

description:
Mining in this area of Wisconsin started as early as 1820. Zinc mining took over for good in the 1850s. This example shows crystals of sphalerite measuring to 1.5 cm in size on a massive sphalerite matrix with minor calcite. In good condition.

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Size: 5.5 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (miniature)

Collection: Harry Critchley

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