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Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) with Calcite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) with Calcite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) with Calcite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25481
Mineral:Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) with Calcite
Locality:Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Heavy cluster of metallic galena crystals up to 9 mm with two colorless calcite crystals to 15 mm. The galena crystals are a combination of cubic and octahedral form. One of the calcite crystals is nicked on the edge, all other crystals s are undamaged Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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