Galena with Sphalerite, Calcite - image 1
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Galena with Sphalerite, Calcite

Unknown Owner
Classic old specimen from the Tri-State District, a semi lustrous crystal of galena to 2.0 cm on edge is set up on a breccia matrix with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite. Some damage is present as seen. Still quite clean. Small yellow crystals of calcite are scattered throughout. The specimen would date to the 1960s.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Galena, SphaleriteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 9.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on07/29/2025
Locality
USA, Oklahoma, Picher Field

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$180.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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