Galena-twin with Dolomite
specimen number:
7062344
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Wonderful sharply twinned crystals, actually showing two different types of twinning habits with one elongated and one flattened, forming a 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm cluster with dolomite. Shows all around and in excellent condition. A very neat and interesting example. Collected during the winter of 2014, these are excellent for this type of crystal habit for the species from this mining district, normally quite uncommon. Shipping weight: 0.09 pounds.
Size: 4.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Viburnum Trend
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