Galena (twin) with Dolomite
specimen number:
7062304
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description: From a recent find in February, 2015, absolutely superb thin flattened lustrous twinned crystal grouping of galena measuring 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm in size. This is a floater that is complete all-around and in outstanding condition. The backside is almost completely covered by white crystallized dolomite. This type of twinning for the species is very uncommon in this mining district. This example is very good. Shipping weight: 0.38 pounds.
Size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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