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Galena

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Galena, 4 cm, from the Denton mine, Cave-in-Rock District, Hardin County, Illinois. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesGalena
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Denton Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Midwest page 183
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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 Denton Mine
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Locality guide
Denton Mine
A collector's guide to Denton Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 573 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.