Galena with Quartz

Unknown Owner
Brilliant lustrous penetration twinned crystals of galena covering the top of this matrix with quartz. There is some damage present to the quartz crystals, the galena is in very good condition. Many people erroneously refer to this type of twinning for the species as spinel law twinning. This is wrong, these are flattened penetration twins.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on05/15/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2025Unknown Owner$290.00
Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed