| 01701: Calcite/Gypsum with Unknown,
Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite - $75 Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas Small cabinet - 7.2 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm 153 grams Specimen status: Reserved Send an email with specimen number to order A massive to crystalline sphalerite
matrix hosts a striking blue, 3.4 cm scalenohedral
crystal. This crystal began as calcite but was replaced
(pseudomorphed) or at least coated a blue mineral,
sometimes labeled as 'cuprian gypsum', 'cuprian
melanterite' or ktenasite. Minor chalcopyrite scattered
about on the matrix. Without chemical analysis its nature
is uncertain. Regardless, the color combination gives
visual appeal. Self standing and in superb condition.
Previous dealer label gives a collection acquisition date
of 1968.
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