Galena with Sphalerite, Quartz
specimen number:
3921267
location:
Deardorff Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
description:
Lustrous large black crystals of sphalerite to almost 3.0 cm in size across the top of this sphalerite matrix with brilliant lustrous cubic galena crystals to almost 5.0 cm on edge. Small crystals of quartz scattered throughout, even on the backside of this piece which is naturally crystallized. Very slight chipping is present as seen. Definitely pre-1975.
Size: 15.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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