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Marcasite with Galena

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Fine classic old time specimen from Wisconsin. A grouping of lustrous galena crystals are partially coated with lustrous golden crystals of marcasite. In excellent condition.This large, rich zinc mine worked first between 1916 and 1926. The mine was later worked from the 1950's into the 1970's. Ore was mostly in pitch and flat structures in the Ordovician carbonate rocks of the Platteville, Decorah and Galena Formations.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on03/26/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Galena
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.
Galena
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Galena from Blackstone Mine
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Blackstone Mine
A collector's guide to Blackstone Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 21 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.