Sphalerite
specimen number:
9082349
location:
Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA
description:
The front side of this 19.0 x 10.0 x 3.5 cm chert matrix is richly scattered with large resinous semi-lustrous crystals of sphalerite to 2.0 cm in size. The sphalerite crystals are partly black in color but there is a lot of smaller bright red crystals, the type known as Ruby Jack. Even some of the larger crystal show it red internal reflections. Very minimal micro-chipping present. Shipping weight: 2.31 pounds. Ex Charles Noll collection.
Size: 19.0 x 10.0 x 3.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Charles Noll
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