Galena with Dolomite, Calcite
specimen number:
7991477
location:
Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Sharp octahedral lustrous crystals of galena to 1.5 cm in size on matrix with bright lustrous cubic crystals of galena. Pearly white crystallized dolomite and golden chalcopyrite are scattered throughout. Small yellowish crystals of calcite are present as well. This is crystallized completely all around and in good condition. As shown in the video, on the backside of the specimen is a good example for calcite from here. The dolomite crystals are vividly fluorescent white.
Size: 9.0 x 6.0 x 6.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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