Galena Octahedrons with Marcasite

Galena Octahedrons with Marcasite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Unusual formation of a central cubic Galena crystal 25 mm across with overgrowth on the corners of octahedral Galena crystals up to 14 mm across. Scattered throughout are yellow Marcasite crystals up to 5 mm long. Ex. Robert C. Lambert #189; acquired in 1978.

Locality

Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Dimensions

3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm.


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