Galena, Sphalerite With Hydrocarbon Coating
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Aesthetically emplaced on limestone matrix is a cluster of "ruby jack" sphalerite crystals, to 5 mm across along with lustrous, battleship-gray galena crystals, to 7 mm across. Interestingly, there is a coating of bitumen or oil (natural hydrocarbon residue from the pocket that glommed on sometime millions of years ago!) on the crystals. Mined from the Bahama ore body. RCL 1071.
Product details
SpeciesGalena, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 5.5 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Denton Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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