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Sphalerite

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Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
Swalley Mine, Baxter Springs, Picher Field, Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
2.8 × 6 × 5 cm
Description

"Ruby" sphalerite crystals are spread across a brecciated chert matrix.

This matrix is typical for specimens from the Tri-State Mining District, which was roughly centered around Joplin, Missouri.

Some minor chalcopyrite crystals are also present.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
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