Galena
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The crystals on this superb Eastern European galena, from a collection we have been trickling out, are just so terrific and sharp in form. Some of them interlock. Others show tabular form, and modifications toward the cuboctahedron. The surfaces have a beautiful, silky "brushed-steel" appearance.
Product details
SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 6.5 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Krushev dol Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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