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Galena

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Galena (cube on elongated cube), 3.3 cm, from the Fletcher mine, Reynolds County, Missouri; from recent mining in early 2015. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesGalena
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Missouri, Fletcher Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Midwest page 230
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Dan Weinrich

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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 Fletcher Mine
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Locality guide
Fletcher Mine
A collector's guide to Fletcher Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 94 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.