Galena (twins) with Dolomite
specimen number:
9272007
location:
Fletcher mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Wonderful grouping of semi lustrous sharp twinned galena crystals with minor pyrite. This is from the Big Bear orebody and was collected around seven or eight years ago. Minor dolomite present as well. In super condition all around. These are often erroneously referred to as spinel law twin crystals. They are actually flattened penetration twins.
Size: 5.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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