3456 - Sphalerite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

MO
United States

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

3456

Mineral Name

Sphalerite

Mineral Variety

Ruby Blende, Ruby Jack

Chemical Formula

(Zn,Fe)S
Specimen Number
045

Deep red resinous crystals on dolomite matrix

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Oronogo, Missouri

Locality Lat/Long

37.1883908, -94.4702269

Mining District

Tri-State Mining District

Mine Name

Oronogo Circle Mine
Original Attributed Locality
Missouri
Oronogo