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Galena

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Look at the superb sharpness and size of the central crystal on this fine Naica galena! In person, the faces shine like a MIRROR. This is actually one large, compound crystal, but for the sake of clarity, that central part (which we are calling the central crystal) measures about 4.7 cm. This old Naica piece is complete on the front, with clean cleavage contacts on the back where removed from the pocket (we have included a photo of the backside). 6.4 x 5.1 x 5.0cm

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 5.1 x 5.0 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.