Anglesite replacing Galena with Fluorite, Quartz
specimen number:
9721024
location:
Sunshine #1 mine, Bingham, New Mexico, USA
description:
A cubic crystal of galena to .0 cm on edge in the process of being replaced by crystalline anglesite set up on a matrix of fluorite and quartz. In good condition, this is classic material for this famous New Mexican locality.
Size: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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