Dypingite



This photo, of the upper right portion of the specimen shown in photo DYP2a, shows a more detailed view of the curving chains of dypingite hemispherules.  Note that some of these chains are paired to form trackways reminiscent of miniature railroads, and that some of the trackways cross one another.  To our knowledge the formation of such trackways has not yet been explained.

Field of view: The horizontal width is about 3.2 cm

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Coating of dypingite, franklinite-calcite ore, Sterling mine, Ogdensburg

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Identifier: DYP2b
Locality: 3 Pillar below 2250 level, North Orebody, Sterling mine, Ogdensburg
Specimen size: 16 x 10 x 7 cm
Photo credit: Earl R. Verbeek