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Marcasite, Galena, Sphalerite

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An old-time, classic and showy combination specimen from the Tri-State District of Missouri. Lustrous, brassy, bladed marcasite crystals are richly and epitaxially attached to an aesthetic, five crystal cluster of lustrous galena cubes to 3.5 cm. The galena crystals are perched on a bench of brecciated chert sprinkled with ruby-jack sphalerite crystals and one large sphalerite crystal. Ex. Mullane Collection.

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Marcasite, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.7 x 7.4 x 6.4 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
Learn about Galena
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.