Galena (twin) with Dolomite, Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
7062219
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description: Superb grouping of extremely lustrous and bright flattened penetration twinned galena crystals measuring 5.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm in size. Minor dolomite and chalcopyrite present as well. This sits perfectly by itself for display and is in excellent condition. This type of twinning for the species is extremely uncommon in this mining district. This is a very good example. Shipping weight: 0.43 pounds. From material collected during the winter of 2015.
Size: 5.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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