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Galena

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A big, rich specimen of galena from the older mining there, not the recent finds. This is a dense cluster of very sharp crystals with a high metallic luster, both octahedrons and cuboctahedrons. There are a couple of areas of wear, but overall it is in very good shape. The crystals are all around this specimen - the matrix in the middle was covered on all sides and all the way around!

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.4 x 9.9 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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 Naica Mine, Mexico
Naica Mine, Mexico — famed galena from a Pb-Zn-Ag system, with bright metallic cubes and striking associations to calcite, quartz, fluorite, and selenite caves.