Galena
specimen number:
8831253
location:
Joplin, Tri-State district, Missouri, USA
description:
Really neat old time specimen showing eight grouping of slightly iridescent lustrous galena crystals with minor marcasite. Crystallized naturally all around, this is in very good condition. Shows the classic second-generation of octahedral galena over the top of the first-generation cube typical of the mining district.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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