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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
Listed on07/16/2026
LocalityUSA, Wisconsin, Blackstone Mine
SKU2013422
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Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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