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Galena from UK, England, Ireshopeburn, Blackdene Mine

Catalogue No.366

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Fluorite, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on08/16/2026
LocalityUK, England, Blackdene Mine
Current owner
Ben Creighton
Ben Creighton
United Kingdom
Member since 2026

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Galena
Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
Galena
Regional guide
Galena from Blackdene Mine
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Locality guide
Blackdene Mine
Blackdene Mine, UK — Weardale classic for purple fluorite cubes with galena and calcite; famed cabinet pieces and finite supply since the mine closed.