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Galena

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A superb floater crystal of old Joplin galena, showing wonderful areas of hoppered growth as well as pretty epitaxial plateaus, and with a fine metallic luster. This fine crystal has faces all the way around. Classic old material from Tri-State district prior to 1960s. Ex. Feist Collection.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.9 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Missouri, Joplin Field

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 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.