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Galena

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An old-time, superb, large cabinet galena specimen from the Joplin Field. Pristine, lustrous galena cubes to 2.2 cm are strikingly strewn on the crest of the angled wedge of coated chert. Ex. George Feist Tri-State Collection. It is number 2466. This historic, classic and important specimen comes with an A.E. Foote label, which dates from 1880-1895.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.9 x 11.4 x 4.2 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
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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.