Galena (Var: Plumbeine), Pyromorphite
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A CLASSIC, OLD-TIME and HIGHLY DESIRABLE German specimen of sharp, gunmetal-gray galena after pyromorphite barrels nicely set on matrix from the famed Kautenbach Mine. The large crystal is 9 mm. Certainly one of the most sought-after German mineral species. Ex. Carl Davis Collection.
Product details
SpeciesGalena, Pyromorphite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGermany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Kautenbach 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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