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Galena

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A perfect-sized, nicely-trimmed, altogether really aesthetic specimen of old Viburnum Tred galena, with sharp octahedrons to 1.5 cm. The crystals have cool flattened tips, and a pretty blue/purple iridescence. Collected 1991. From the noted George Feist Midwest collection and Dan Weinrich Collection.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 5.4 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Missouri, Viburnum Trend Mining District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Galena
Mineral guide
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metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
Galena
Regional guide
Galena from Viburnum Trend, Missouri, USA
from Viburnum Trend, Missouri - a world-class MVT district prized for crisp metallic cubes, rich luster, and associations with dolomite and sulfides.