Galena (twin) with Dolomite
specimen number:
7062347
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description: Excellent lustrous flattened twinned crystal grouping of galena measuring 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm in size, the backside of this mostly coated by pearly white dolomite crystals. A non-twinned crystal 0.8 cm on edge is present as well. This is an outstanding condition and a very choice example for this type of twinning for the species from this mining district. Collected during the winter of 2015. Shipping weight: 0.06 pounds.
Size: 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
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