Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
8611012
location:
Swalley mine, Baxter Springs, Tri-State district, Kansas, USA
description:
Incredibly aesthetic lustrous twinned crystal grouping of sphalerite 4.0 cm across set beautifully up on a chert matrix covered with small quartz crystals. This is in very good condition and complete all around. Small crystals of golden chalcopyrite are epitaxial upon the sphalerite. Collected pre-1970.
Size: 6.5 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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