Wurtzite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia - image 1
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Wurtzite from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

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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

SpeciesWurtziteGalena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on11/22/2025
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
Nov 2025
Price paid
$25.00

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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A collector's guide to Broken Hill, Australia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 727 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.