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Sphalerite on Dolomite (classic locale) ex Whitmore Coll.
- Joplin Field, Tri-State District, Jasper Co., Missouri
- Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 5.2 x 3.9 cm
- Start Time: 11/11/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/18/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Splendent, sharp, jet-black, sphalerite crystals to 1.3 cm are showingly scattered on the sculptural, 3-dimensional matrix of pastel-pink, saddle-shaped, dolomite rhombs and chert. This is excellent and classic, old-time material from the famous Joplin Field. Scattered about are microcrystals of gemmy, rubyjack sphalerite and brassy, chalcopyrites as a further accent. Ex Robert Whitmore Collection.