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Galena

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A DRAMATIC CABINET specimen from the much less well-known West Fork Mine of Missouri"s famous Viburnum Trend. A STUNNING, 3.9 cm, lustrous, metallic-gray galena cube aesthetically crowns the specimen and smaller galena cubes beneath it in a highly brecciated, siliceous limestone matrix. The matrix is dusted with tiny, flashy chalcopyrite crystals, which adds a very nice touch. Another large, 3.5 cm galena cube is hidden in the bottom of the piece and shows through on the bottom-right of the front. Ex. George Feist Collection.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 11.0 x 10.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Missouri, Viburnum Trend Mining District

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 Viburnum Trend, Missouri, USA
from Viburnum Trend, Missouri - a world-class MVT district prized for crisp metallic cubes, rich luster, and associations with dolomite and sulfides.