Galena from Denton Mine, Harris Creek Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA - image 1
Photo by Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography

Galena from Denton Mine, Harris Creek Mining Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA

Galena crystal, 7.3 cm, from the Denton mine, Hardin County, Illinois. Ex Ross Lillie collection; László Kupi photo.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Denton Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 120
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Ross C. LillieNot disclosed

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metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
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