Galena & Sphalerite (classic locale) Trimingham Coll.

Joplin Field, Tri-State Dist., Jasper Co., Missouri
Cabinet, 12.5 x 9.2 x 7.8 cm
Start Time: 09/24/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/01/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic and excellent large Joplin Field combination from the Bob Trimingham Collection. The impressive, large, stepped-growth, battleship-gray galena cube is aesthetically complimented by the field of lustrous, black sphalerite crystals and pink dolomite rhombs on chert matrix. The galena is complete all-around and pristine. One corner is contacted, but there is no damage, per se. Choice old-time material from Paul Patchick Collection and purchased in calulated 1964 from Boodle Lane, according to Bob's label.

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