| 16458: Sphalerite, Quartz, Chalcopyrite
and Gypsum variety Selenite - $24 Joplin Field, Jasper County, Missouri Small cabinet - 8.8 x 5.3 x 2.5 cm 102 grams Specimen status: Reserved Send an email with specimen number to order A flat matrix plate is coated with
sparkly quartz microcrystals, upon which sit numerous
brown, somewhat iridescent sphalerite crystals, most
nicely translucent (best seen when illuminated from the
rear). These sphalerites reach 1.7 cm. Sparse, golden
chalcopyrite crystals to a few mm are also present. On the
back of the specimen is a single, highly transparent
gypsum crystal (variety selenite), which is doubly
terminated and 1.8 cm in length. The specimen is in very
nice condition and is self standing.
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