Vintage Marcasite & Sphalerite Crystal Specimen – Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Kansas
Classic vintage mineral specimen featuring marcasite and sphalerite crystals from the historic Mid-Continent Mine at Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas.This specimen retains its original typed collection label identifying it as:“MARCASITE XLS, SPHALERITE XLS – MID CONTINENT MINE, TREECE, KANSAS”(“XLS” is older collector shorthand for crystals.)Approximate dimensions: 2" tall × 1.5" deep
Weight: 5.8 oz (approximately 164 g)
Minerals: Marcasite with Sphalerite
Locality: Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Cherokee County, Kansas, USAThe specimen displays abundant crystallization with contrasting metallic and darker crystal growth across the matrix. The mineral association shown on the vintage label is consistent with minerals documented from this locality.This is an older natural mineral specimen, so please examine all photographs carefully for condition, contacts, chips, fractures and other characteristics associated with natural growth, collecting and long-term storage.The original vintage label pictured will be included.You will receive the exact specimen shown.
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