Sphalerite with Marcasite on Quartz
specimen number:
1541020
location:
G.P. Materials South Quarry, Potosi, Washington Co., Missouri, USA
description: From recent finds at this quarry just north of Potosi, neat spherical shaped crystal groupings of black sphalerite to 2.4 cm in diameter over the top of a marcasite crystal coated quartz matrix. Very light micro-chipping present, for one of these I think in excellent condition. Measures 11.0 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm in size. The marcasite crystallizes completely all around. Shipping weight: 0.96 pounds.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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