Galena (twins) with Dolomite
specimen number:
7006315
location:
Big Bear Orebody, Fletcher Mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description: Numerous excellent sharply formed twinned crystals of galena to 2.0 cm across standing up nicely from a 6.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm matrix with many an twinned crystals. Small white pearly dolomite crystals accent the piece perfectly. This sits nicely for display and is in excellent condition. These are often referred to as spinel law twin crystals, however I believe these to be flattened penetration twins. Very nice example collected during the winter of 2015. Shipping weight: 0.66 pounds.
Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Viburnum Trend
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