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Galena

Unknown Owner
complex crystal from mid-1900s Tri-State district. quite nice!

Product details

Species
GalenaAbout Galena →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
USA, Missouri, Joplin FieldRegional guide →

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.