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Galena with Wurtzite

Unknown Owner
Crystals of galena measuring to 0.4 cm in size scattered richly across the top of a massive galena matrix slight cleaving present as seen. Nice example for the species from this famous mining district. The yellow is wurtzite and is brightly fluorescent.

Product details

Species
Galena, WurtziteAbout Galena →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on11/22/2025
Locality
Australia, New South Wales, Broken Hill

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
11/2025Unknown Owner$25.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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 Broken Hill
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