Sphalerite on Galena with Pyrite and Quartz - image 1
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Sphalerite on Galena with Pyrite and Quartz

Etched sphalerite and galena crystals on matrix with calcite-covered quartz crystals and minor pyrites. I was looking for those bizare "molten" galenas for some time now and was happy to add this to my collection.

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 x 5.5 x 3.8 cm
Added on06/26/2026
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Nikolaevskiy Mine
Current owner
Matthew Parshchikov
Matthew Parshchikov
Cologne, Germany
2 for sale·Member since 2025

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Galena
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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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Galena from Nikolaevskiy Mine
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Nikolaevskiy Mine
A collector's guide to Nikolaevskiy Mine, Russia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 346 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.