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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 37523 |
| Mineral: | Galena |
| Locality: | Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Description: | Bright metallic galena crystals covering light calcite matrix. The galena crystals are a combination of octahedral and cubic form. The surfaces have a microscopic overgrowth of a bronze-colored mineral (pyrrhotite?) giving a textured appearance. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6932, acquired in 1986 |
| Overall Size: | 9x4.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 4-9 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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