Spessartine, Galena
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A HUGE, gemmy and glassy, dark cherry-red spessartine garnet crystal on massive galena and spessartine matrix. The sharp, large crystal is 3.1 cm across and is nicely complimented by a 1.6 cm spessartine below it. Ex George Elling Collection.
Product details
SpeciesGalena, Spessartine
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.7 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill
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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