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Galena

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A classic, old-time and showy cabinet galena specimen from the George Feist Collection. Metallic-bright galena cubes to 1.4 cm are richly and aesthetically scattered on the chert matrix plate. The plate is covered with sparkly, specular marcasite, with tiny sphalerite crystals.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 7.2 x 3.8 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.