Galena from Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, England, UK - image 1

Galena from Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, England, UK

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 No.279

Product details

SpeciesGalenaDolomiteQuartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.8 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, England, Smallcleugh Mine

Owners

Ben Creighton
Ben Creighton
United Kingdom
Current owner
Acquired
Jun 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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Smallcleugh Mine
Smallcleugh Mine, UK - a classic Nenthead locality famed for galena, sphalerite, and calcite-rich flats; distinctive, vuggy ore bodies prized by collectors.