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Marcasite from Buick Mine, Missouri, USA

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Golden crystals of marcasite to 0.3 cm in size, these forming stalactitic groupings measuring as tallest 2.0 cm in height, coming off matrix with micro black crystallized sphalerite. In good condition.The Buick Mine, located in the world-famous Viburnum Trend of southeast Missouri, is hosted within the Bonneterre Formation of Cambrian age, consisting primarily of dolostones that contain massive sulfide ore bodies. Discovered in the mid-20th century, this deep underground mine became a major producer of lead, copper, and zinc, operated by major mining companies as part of the Southeast Missouri Lead District.

Product details

SpeciesMarcasiteSphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm
Listed on11/05/2026
LocalityUSA, Missouri, Buick Mine
SKU9892170

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WM
Weinrich MineralsFeatured
3,650 for sale·9 sold

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Buick Mine
Buick Mine, USA — Missouri locality for sharp galena cubes and rare siegenite, brassy marcasite on dolomite, orange calcite scalenohedrons, and vivid sulfides.