Dragon Minerals - August 16, 2024 Update

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39421: Sphalerite - $8
Eagle Mine, Gilman, Gilman Mining District, Eagle County, Colorado
Miniature - 4.3 x 3.7 x 2.1 cm
62 grams
Specimen status: Reserved
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Massive to crystalline, nearly black, opaque sphalerite. Largest distinct crystal measures 1.3 cm. Typical for the species/locality. An extinct locality; Mindat states: "Reserves have been depleted and the mine reclaimed. Cu-Ag ore was mined out as of December, 1977." Self standing and in nice condition.




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