Sphalerite on Dolomite (classic locale) Soregaroli Coll.

Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Picher Field, Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas
Cabinet, 14.3 x 11.5 x 8.0 cm
Start Time: 03/23/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/30/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Lustrous, intergrown, black sphalerite crystals with flashes of rubyjack color flanked by complimentary fields of curved, saddle-shaped dolomite rhombs form an impressive large combination specimen from this historic mine in the Kansas portion of the famous Tri-State District. The dramatic large compound crystal at the top is 7.8 cm. The noted periphery wear on the left side of the piece is certainly only a minimal detraction to this excellent old combination classic from the Art Soregaroli Collection. Good timing with the current Mineralogical Record Special Issue of the Tri-State District just coming out.

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