Galena
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A beautiful spinel-twinned galena specimen, this one, without matrix. You can see the complex and pretty epitaxial growth on the crystal faces in the pic. Those are little quartz crystals growing off of the galena. This fine twin is lustrous and well-formed on BOTH sides.
Product details
SpeciesGalena
SizeMiniature
Dimensions1.0 x 2.9 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Krushev dol Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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