Rubyjack Sphalerite (classic locale) Joe Lobell Coll.

Picher Field, Tri-State District, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma
Cabinet, 11.7 x 9.2 x 4.3 cm
Start Time: 06/04/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/14/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Two generations of rubyjack sphalerite crystals richly and dramatically cover the sculptural large chert matrix on this fabulous old Tri-State specimen from the Joe Lobell Collection. Glistening, gemmy wet-look orangy-red microcrystals are festooned on the piece. Much larger crystals, to 2.2 cm, with the same color, high luster, but are translucent, are very attractively clustered on the right side of this classic, rich and pristine old-timer. The crystals GLOW, when back lit! Classic Tri-State rubyjack sphalerite. Valued at $400-600 for richness and quality.

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