Calcite with Galena, Pyrite
specimen number:
1312003
location:
Cemetery Ridge development, west orebody, Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description: Lustrous golden yellow mostly gemmy scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 9.0 cm in length set beautifully up on a matrix covered by bright lustrous botryoidal crystallized galena and minor pyrite. Very unusual crystal habit for galena from this locality. In excellent condition. The color contrast is great.
Size: 16.0 x 13.0 x 7.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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