Galena with Siderite on Quartz
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A pleasing miniature of highly lustrous Galena with caramel brown rhombohedral Siderite crystals on a Quartz matrix. The habit of the Galena is a combination of a cube with a rhombendodecahedron and and octahedron, where the last ones are heavily striated. From Neudorf, Harz, Germany and with an old label present.
Product details
SpeciesGalena
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 4.5 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony-Anhalt, Neudorf
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Unknown Owner | $1,750.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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