Galena with Calcite
specimen number:
1645847
location:
Gaskins Mine, Pope Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Choice old-time combination piece showing non-lustrous cubic crystals of galena to 2.0 cm on edge scattered throughout a 19.0 x 13.5 x 8.5 cm scalenohedral calcite crystal matrix. Slight cleaving to some of the calcite terminations, still in very good condition. This sits perfectly by itself for display as shown. The calcite crystals are slightly amber and color and show transparency near the terminations. The crystals are semi-lustrous. Shipping weight: 6.21 pounds.
Size: 19.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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