Galena (twin)
specimen number:
7062376
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Superb lustrous bright thin twinned galena crystal measuring 4.5 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm in size. The backside of this is completely coated with pearly white dolomite crystals. A superb large example for this type of twinning for the species from this mining district. Not commonly seen from here. From a find during the winter of 2015. Shipping weight: 0.07 pounds.
Size: 4.5 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm (miniature)
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