Cerussite on Galena - image 1

Cerussite on Galena

Unknown Owner
Two inter grown smoky to creamy coloured crystals of Cerussite measuring to 2.1cm have formed on crystallized Galena, from the Stribro(Mies) mining area in the Czech Republic. Crystals of Galena are tinly coated in creamy possible Hydrocerussite. An old time specimen.

Product details

Species
Galena, CerussiteAbout Galena →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.5 x 5.6 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Czech Republic, Bohemia

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$600.00
—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 Bohemia
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