Sphalerite w/ Chalcopyrite (old classic) Joe Lobell Coll.

Picher Field, Tri-State District, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma
Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 6.8 x 4.7 cm
Start Time: 05/31/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/07/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An outstanding and scuptural old-time sphalerite and chalcopyrite combinatioin from the famous Picher Field of the Tri-State District. Fabulous, sharp, brilliant golden metallic chalcopyrite sphenoids are strikingly festooned on the dramatic intergrown cluster of large sharp rubyjack sphalerite crystals aesthetically set on the silicified limestone matrix. The impressive large doubly terminated sphalerite is 4.2 cm long. Very nearly pristine, with just a bit of bruising along the crest of the large sphalerite. This exceptional old-time combination has multiple display views. From the Joe Lobell Collection of Oklahoma. Valued at $500-650.

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