Galena on Chalcopyrite
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Bizarre, elongated, pointy, hoppered galena crystals to 2 cm are perched here in a cluster on contrasting bronze/iridescent chalcopyrite, making for a stunning contrast! It is very 3-dimensional in person and looks like a robot, to me. The galena is not just metallic. It has a thin surface alteration of iridescence and flashes brightly, more than you would expect. Something about it is just DIFFERENT, is all I can say, and it really shows off in a case
Product details
SpeciesGalena, Chalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 6.5 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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