Galena (twin) with Dolomite
specimen number:
7062266
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description: Extremely bright and lustrous thin tabular twinned crystals of galena to 4.0 cm across over the top of a 12.0 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm matrix. Dolomite accents the piece beautifully. This is an outstanding condition, there is a flat line crystal across the center of the piece that is completely naturally crystallized as well. The quality is outstanding for this type of twinning for the species from this mining district. Normally this is quite rare. Collected during the winter of 2015. Shipping weight: 2.57 pounds.
Size: 12.0 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Viburnum Trend
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