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Galena from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, England, UK

Catalogue No.366

Product details

SpeciesGalenaFluoriteQuartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on08/16/2026
LocalityUK, England, Blackdene Mine

Owners

Ben Creighton
Ben Creighton
United Kingdom
Member since 2026

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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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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.