Galena (twin) with Dolomite
specimen number:
7062307
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Superb very large flattened twinned crystal grouping of galena measuring 8.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm. The backside almost completely coated by crystallized dolomite, partial dolomite scattered across the front. In outstanding condition, this is a floater that is complete all-around and undamaged. Very fine large example for this type of twinning for the species for this mining district, which in the past is been quite rare. Shipping weight: 0.22 pounds. Collected during the winter of 2015.
Size: 8.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Viburnum Trend
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