Galena, Sphalerite

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Galena crystals to 3 cm with sphalerite, self-collected, from the Bottino mine, Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy. Photo by Marco Lorenzoni.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 82

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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.
Regional guide
Galena from Bottino Mine
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