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.
Size: 16.0 x 14.0 x 7.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Patty Gaspari-Bridges
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
Related by Mineral (Chalcopyrite):
Chalcopyrite — China
Origin: Kaiwu mine, Bijie, Guizhou, China
Number: (4811467)
Size: 2.5 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (thumbnail)
Related by Location (Mid-Continent mine):
Calcite — Kansas
Origin: Mid-Continent mine, Treece, Tri-State district, Kansas, USA
Number: (4901098)
Size: 12.5 x 12.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)