Sphalerite from Pelican Mine, Joplin Field, Jasper County, Missouri, USA - image 1
Sphalerite from Pelican Mine, Joplin Field, Jasper County, Missouri, USA - image 2

Sphalerite from Pelican Mine, Joplin Field, Jasper County, Missouri, USA

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Sharp crystals of sphalerite measuring to almost 1.0 cm in size across the top of a breccia matrix with light pink crystals of dolomite and iridescent crystals of chalcopyrite. In good condition. The Pelican Mine, situated near Picher in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, served as a noteworthy component of the prolific Picher Field within the Tri-State Mining District. Geologically, the mine focused on Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) deposits where metal-

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SpeciesSphaleriteChalcopyriteDolomite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 12.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on07/16/2026
LocalityUSA, Missouri, Pelican Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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a spectrum of colors and crystal forms, resinous to adamantine luster, gemmy on matrix; prized by collectors for iconic localities and displays.
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