Galena with Fluorite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
2013168
location:
Hill-Ledford Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description: A large grouping showing lustrous sharp crystals of galena measuring to 5.5 cm on edge across the top of matrix with crystallized lustrous black sphalerite and light purple gemmy crystals of fluorite. A wonderful old time combination piece and excellent for the species from the mining district. This is in super condition. The specimen comes with a previous data card as shown at the end of the video. Harris acquired the specimen out of the collection of Louis Lafayette.
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