AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Missouri > Galena with Dolomite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 23838 |
Mineral: | Galena with Dolomite |
Locality: | Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri |
Description: | Brilliant cluster of metallic galena crystals to 35 mm across with minor dolomite crystals to 3 mm on the bottom. The galena crystals are cubic with overgrowth of a second generation of octahedral, skeletal galena crystals. Must see to appreciate. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R15; acquired in 1930 from Boodle Lane |
Overall Size: | 7x4x4 cm |
Crystals: | 3-35 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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