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Smithsonite on Galena

Unknown Owner
Pale, creamy peppermint green Smithsonite richly coated the surfaces of a cluster of octahedral Galena crystals from the 50 fm level at Golconda mine at Hopton in Derbyshire, England. Hopton lies a little to the west of Wirksworth. The Smithsonite forms a micro-botryoidal coating and in patches grades to a pastel creamy yellow. An interesting location piece. The specimen is accompanied with a John Jones label and was collected in May 1986.

Product details

Species
Galena, SmithsoniteAbout Galena →
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Brazil, Minas Gerais, Golconda pegmatite field

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$250.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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.
Regional guide
Galena from Golconda pegmatite field
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