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Galena - Sold
- Sweetwater mine
- Viburnum Trend
- Reynolds County
- Missouri
- U.S.A.
- 8.5 by 6.3 by 5.6 cm – Small cabinet specimen (under 10 cm)
Galena is a simple lead sulfide. This is a fine cubic crystal, 5.4 by 4.6 by 4.3 cm, with a sidecar crystal, 3.5 by 3.0 by 2.6 cm, from Missouri. The crystal faces are a bit dull, which happens from natural oxidation once these specimens are removed from mine. An American classic. There is a bit of micro-chipping on the edges which keeps the price down, but does not detract from the weighty majesty of the specimen. Former Bill Shelton collection, with label.