Galena (twin) with Dolomite
specimen number:
7006221
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description: Outstanding large twinned crystals of galena measuring to 3.7 cm wide, yet only 0.4 cm thick, standing straight up from a cluster measuring 6.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm in size. The lower left edge is naturally crystallized, this piece is in excellent condition and shows well all around. The back portion is lightly coated with white sparkling dolomite crystals. A superb large miniature example for this type of twinning for the species from the Viburnum Trend. Shipping weight: 0.31 pounds.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm (miniature)
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