Galena with Chalcopyrite, Calcite, Dolomite
specimen number:
4611038
location:
Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
A grouping of lustrous bright cubic galena crystals, the largest measuring to 5.3 cm on edge, set on a breccia matrix. Crystallized calcite and chalcopyrite present as well. Crystallized completely all around. There is a small calcite crystal on the top edge of the larger galena crystal, this is cleaved on one termination as shown in the video. The galena crystals are in perfect condition. Minor dolomite present as well.
Size: 6.0 x 5.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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