Galena (twins) with Quartz
specimen number:
1761068
location:
Brushy Creek Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Bright lustrous twinned and un-twinned crystals of galena measuring to 1.7 cm in size over all sides of matrix with a small coating of quartz in some Areas. In good condition. This type of twinning for the species is often erroneously called spinel law twins, these are actually flattened penetration twins.
Size: 12.0 x 10.0 x 5.5 cm (cabinet)
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