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Galena from Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

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A loose crystal of galena in the process of being replaced by microscopic anglesite and cerussite. Blue crystallized linarite scattered throughout. In good condition and quite nice for this classic material.

Product details

SpeciesGalenaLinarite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm
Added on11/23/2025
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Socorro County
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$50.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Galena
Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
Galena
Regional guide
Galena from Socorro County
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Locality guide
Socorro County
A collector's guide to Socorro County, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 27 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.