Chalcopyrite with Marcasite on Sphalerite
specimen number:
8642303
location:
Mid-Continent mine, Baxter Springs, Tri-State district, Kansas, USA
description:
Classic specimen from the Tri-State District, large crystals of sphalerite across the top of this matrix are mostly covered with golden epitaxial crystallized chalcopyrite, also bladed golden crystals of marcasite. This is in good condition.
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