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Galena
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Galena crystal group, 7.5 cm, from the Marsden diggings, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Ex Herb Obodda collection, ex Clarence S. Bement collection, purchased by financier J. P. Morgan and given to the American Museum of Natural History in 1900. László Kupi photo.
Product details
SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Marsden diggings
Publications
- Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 123
Current owner
Parker, TX
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | J. P. Morgan (1867–1943) | Not disclosed |
| — | Clarence S. Bement | Not disclosed |
| — | Herb Obodda | Not disclosed |
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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 Marsden diggings
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