Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Dolomite
specimen number:
1602148
location:
Mid-Continent mine, Treece, Cherokee Co., Kansas, USA
description:
A beautiful classic large cabinet piece from this famous mining district. Sharp semi lustrous twinned crystals of sphalerite measuring to 2.8 cm in size are scattered throughout this chert matrix covered by light pink crystals of dolomite. Beautifully iridescent crystals of chalcopyrite are scattered throughout. This is in good condition.
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