Galena from Huanzala Mine, Huanzala, Ancash, Peru - image 1
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Galena from Huanzala Mine, Huanzala, Ancash, Peru

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The Pyrite-Galena specimens from Huanzalá are well known to mineral collectors worldwide. They stand out for their brilliance and richness of crystallographic forms. The Galena crystals show a very high brilliance with metallic gray color and forms of cube and octahedron. The Pyrite crystals show octahedron faces and an excellent goldtone, with very bright luster and are part of an aesthetic combo along with Galena. In excellent condition.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on07/22/2026

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Unknown Owner
Acquired
Nov 2026

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
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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.
Galena
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Galena from Huanzala Mine
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Huanzala Mine
Huanzala Mine, Peru — a defining locality for cabinet pyrite, yielding brassy cubes with fluorite octahedra, sphalerite, and sculptural, collectible specimens.