Anglesite
specimen number:
1411035
location:
Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA
description: Wonderful old-time specimen with glassy partly gemmy colorless blocky crystals of anglesite measuring to 2.0 cm in size within this large pocket in a 7.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm galena matrix. Light micro-chipping along the edges of the piece, considering the agent rarity of this one I think it in excellent condition. Likely mined in the 1860s. Excellent eastern US classic. Shipping weight: 0.94 pounds.
Size: 7.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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