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Barite on Galena

Unknown Owner
Pale yellowish translucent bladed crystals of barite measuring to 3.0 cm in size on a crystal grouping of lustrous galena. This is a floater that is complete all around with no points of attachment. In very good condition. The galena crystals exhibit pronounced octahedral faces, along with the cubic faces. Collected in the early 1980's.

Product details

Species
Galena, BariteAbout Galena →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 8.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on02/24/2026
Locality
USA, Illinois, Denton Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$1,500.00
—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.
Regional guide
Galena from Denton Mine
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