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Galena, Marcasite

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A CLASSIC, OLD-TIME and AESTHETIC Tri-State CABINET specimen of 3 pristine, lustrous, isolated galena cubes, to 3.7 cm, nicely placed on siliceous limestone matrix. The galena cubes are dusted with marcasite and the gemmy, ruby-jack sphalerite crystals on the matrix are a very nice accent to this fine piece. Ex. George Feist Collection.

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Marcasite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 8.0 x 6.5 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.