Galena from Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope, England, UK - image 1

Galena from Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope, England, UK

A great example of intergrown, multi-faced, cuboctahedral Galena crystals, some with a bright, reddish-purple iridescent over the metallic grey crystal faces. Limited areas of the Galena are selectively coated in caramel brown Siderite crystals, with rare associated colourless Fluorite crystals. A showy and rather different Galena with Siderite from the famous Boltsburn mine at Rookhope in Weardale, County Durham, England.

Product details

SpeciesGalenaSiderite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.0 x 8.7 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, England, Boltsburn Mine

Owners

Ben Creighton
Ben Creighton
United Kingdom
Current owner
Acquired
Jun 2025

Owner’s note

Acquired at the classics open day June 2025

Member since 2026

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metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
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Boltsburn Mine
Boltsburn Mine, UK - a classic Weardale locality known for large, color-zoned fluorite cubes with siderite, galena, and quartz pockets, prized by collectors.