Sphalerite with Calcite
specimen number:
1503774
location:
Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA
description:
A wonderful large cabinet display example from this old locality. Lustrous large sharply formed crystals of sphalerite to 3.5 cm in size are scattered throughout the top of this 24.0 x 18.0 x 8.0 cm matrix. Small calcite crystals to 2.3 cm in length are present as well. Very minimal damage present, most all of the prominent crystals in excellent condition. The crystals seem to stand out very nicely from the matrix. The matrix bottom has been shaped with a trim saw. Shipping weight: 7.76 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 24.0 x 18.0 x 8.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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