Sphalerite - Joplin Field, Tri-State Mining District, United States - Height: 16.5 cm - Width: 11 cm- 2024 g

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Yoan Beckaert
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Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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€90
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€40

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A large sphalerite specimen from Joplin Field in the Tri-State Mining District, United States, weighing 2024 g and measuring 16.5 × 11.0 × 9.5 cm, on silicified matrix.

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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1159875958/0fd804d848

Here is a nice and large 'ruby' sphalerite on silicified matrix from Joplin, Tri State district!

Old specimen.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1159875958/0fd804d848

Here is a nice and large 'ruby' sphalerite on silicified matrix from Joplin, Tri State district!

Old specimen.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Sphalerite
Mineral form
- Joplin Field, Tri-State Mining District, United States
Weight
2024 g
Origin (region/city)
Joplin Field, Tri-State Mining District
Country of origin
United States
Height
16.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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