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Cerussite, Galena, Wulfenite, Quartz from Wheatly Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
DESCRIPTION:No. 13703
Mineral:Cerussite, Galena, Wulfenite, Quartz
Locality:Wheatly Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Galena crystal 4 cm across overgrown with milky quartz crystals to 5 mm. The galena has heavily altered to colorless cerussite crystals up to 5 mm. The quartz has scattered orange wulfenite crystals (some damage) overgrown on one end. See M.R. 9-10/89. Ex. Russ Buckingham collection
Overall Size:8x7x3.5 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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