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Galena; Sphalerite Mineral

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Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, galena & sphalerite
Catalogue Number
112.03.1086
Description
Galena (lead sulfide) vein in quartz. Sphalerite (zinc sulfide) is mixed in with the galena. Minor amounts of pyrite (iron sulfide) causing staining on surface.
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Title
Galena; Sphalerite Mineral
Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, galena & sphalerite
Dimensions
5.0 x 5.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
Galena (lead sulfide) vein in quartz. Sphalerite (zinc sulfide) is mixed in with the galena. Minor amounts of pyrite (iron sulfide) causing staining on surface.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1086
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