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Galena

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A striking, old-time galena specimen from the Tri-State District of Missouri and the Ed David Collection. A 2.8 cm, extremely elongated galena crystal dominates this very aesthetic cluster of lustrous, battleship-gray galena cubes. Elongated galena cubes of this habit are rare from the Tri-State District and this is an outstanding, complete-all-around cluster with only trivial contacting.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.6 x 3.1 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 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.