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Galena

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Sure, galenas are common, but not like this. This is a fabulously-formed 4.5-cm crystal tucked in a bend in the matrix, exposed all the way around, with fine sharp faces and bright metallic luster. A really superb Dalnegorsk piece! 8 x 6 x 5.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Primorsky Krai, Dalnegorsk

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 Dalnegorsk, Russia
Dalnegorsk, Russia: heavy lead-gray metallic crystals with sculptural cuboctahedral faces and dramatic intergrowths; prized locality for collectors.