Sphalerite with Chalcopyrite, Dolomite
specimen number:
2212158
location:
Pelican Mine, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA
description: Sharp crystals of sphalerite measuring to almost 1.0 cm in size across the top of a breccia matrix with light pink crystals of dolomite and iridescent crystals of chalcopyrite. In good condition. The Pelican Mine, situated near Picher in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, served as a noteworthy component of the prolific Picher Field within the Tri-State Mining District. Geologically, the mine focused on Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) deposits where metal-
Size: 13.0 x 12.0 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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