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Marcasite on Galena

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Brilliant golden sharply formed crystals of marcasite scattered across the top of a lustrous octahedral galena crystal matrix. In good condition.

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Marcasite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on02/07/2026
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Herja Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2026Unknown Owner$150.00
—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 Herja Mine, Romania
from Herja Mine, Romania — metallic cuboctahedra with famed paragenesis (calcite, sphalerite, siderite) and rich sulfosalts, prized by collectors.