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Galena, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite

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An old-time, classic and showy cabinet combination specimen from the Joplin Field of the renowned Tri-State District. Four matte-finished, cubic to modified cubic, galena crystals to 3.3 cm are perched on a 3-dimensional, brecciated, silicified limestone matrix. A lustrous, 3.8 cm, twinned, black sphalerite crystal is protected beneath an overhang. Much of the matrix is coated with a showy combination of iridescent, lustrous, brassy, chalcopyrite pyramids on pastel-pink dolomite rhombs. Ex. Mullane Collection.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.4 x 13.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Joplin Field, USA
from Joplin Field, USA: heavy architectural steel-gray cubes on chert, iconic Tri-State lead-sulfide; historic mining context adds collecting value.