Galena on Quartz, Gilpin County, Colorado, USA

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specimen
Details
ColorsBlack
Origin
Gilpin County, Colorado, USA
SizeLarge
Dimensions12.4 x 11.9 x 10.5 cm
Species
Description
A very interesting galena on quartz from Gilpin County Colorado. This specimen was attributed on an old label to be from the Apex mine. However I am unable to verify the authenticity of this claim. Regardless it is a very nice galena from Gilpin county. Ex. Ken Porter