Specimen #1230

Name: Sphalerite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Picher Field, Tri-State District, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7.5 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-01-27

Source: Auction: Dan Weinrich

Label: Y

Comment: Choice sharp black tetrahedral crystals of sphalerite to 0.9 cm in size are scattered richly over a 7.5 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm chert matrix. There are several minor and non-prominent crystals that are damaged, but overall this is in good shape. All of the prominent crystals are sharp, lustrous and perfect. Nice U.S. classic!

Minerals: Sphalerite ((Zn,Fe)S)

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Sphalerite, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma - 7.5 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm