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Rhodonite in Galena

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Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia is renowned for a very distinctive form of Rhodonite, but also for its somewhat bizarre association with Galena. From the famous North mine at Broken Hill this miniature specimen is more than 50% Galena, showing classic cubic cleavage faces and bright metallic lustre. Within the Galena are embedded well-formed raspberry-red Rhodonite crystals displaying rounded crystal edges. The largest Rhodonite crystal measures over 1 cm in length and displays a slightly tabular form. This colour and form combination of Rhodonite is unique worldwide, and added to its association with Galena makes for really unusual material.

Product details

SpeciesRhodonite, Galena
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm
Added on03/03/2025
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$1,100.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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