Mineral Specimen #3359 Calcite on Sphalerite with minor Smithsonite
Morning Star Mine, Rush Creek District, Marion Co., Arkansas
5.7 x 3.1 x 1.7 cm
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An interesting specimen consisting of a white Calcite crystals on a layer of light brown colored Smithsonite on a layer of green material on cleaved dark colored Sphalerite crystals. The green material may be another layer of Smithsonite. There is also some yellow material which may be cadmium bearing Smithsonite.
The specimen is in very good condition with no appreciable damage.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Calcite | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars
