Galena
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Galena crystals, 7.2 cm, from Bleialf, Eifel District, Bitburg-Prüm, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, with a label from Arthur Kusche’s Munich Mineralogical Institute (operated ca. 1911–1924). Gerl collection. Photo by Anton Watzl, Sr.
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SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityGermany, Rhineland-Palatinate
Publications
- Mineralogical Record 56 2 page 202
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Arthur Kusche | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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