Anglesite on Galena
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Parker, TX
Anglesite on galena, 3.1-cm crystal, from the Wheatley mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The specimen was collected in 1855–1860, originally by the mine owner, Charles Wheatley himself; ex collections of Union College, Elmer B. Rowley (1909–1992), the New York State Museum, David Trevas, Alex Mann, and George A. Loud. Illustrated in Matrix magazine, Fall 2003. László Kupi photo.
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Added on03/26/2026
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- Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 72
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | George A. Loud | Not disclosed |
| — | Alex Mann | Not disclosed |
| — | David Trevas | Not disclosed |
| — | the New York State Museum | Not disclosed |
| — | Elmer B. Rowley | Not disclosed |
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brilliant gemmy PbSO4 crystals with adamantine luster in colors from clear to lemon yellow; prized on matrix from Tsumeb, Monteponi, Broken Hill.Regional guide
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