Galena from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia - image 1
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Galena 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.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on11/22/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Nov 2025
Price paid
$25.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—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.
Galena
Regional guide
Galena from Broken Hill
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Locality guide
Broken Hill
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.