Galena on Quartz with Dolomite
United Kingdom
A particularly good small cabinet specimen of well-formed, dodecahedral Galena crystals to 1.7 cm diameter from Smallcleugh mine at Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England. These are clustered across both sides of a triangular matrix, encrusted with druses of micro-crystals of dark grey Quartz and creamy to biscuit tan Dolomite. The Galena crystals are greyish metallic silver with generally a bright metallic lustre, although some faces have a semi-matt to satin lustre. A terrific dodecahedral Galena from Smallcleugh.
Catalogue number No.279
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.8 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
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Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/2025 | Ben Creighton | $500.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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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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