Sphalerite with Quartz, Dolomite
specimen number:
9721009
location:
Picher Field, Tri-State district, Oklahoma, USA
description:
Translucent lustrous deep red twinned crystals of sphalerite measuring to 0.6 cm in size across the top of this crystallized quartz matrix with white dolomite. This is what the miners used to call Ruby Jack sphalerite. This is a good example with fairly large crystals for this type. In good condition. Collected in the 1960s.
Size: 8.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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