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Galena with Cerussite coating from Masson Hill Mine, Matlock, Derbyshire, England

 
Galena with Cerussite coating from Masson Hill Mine, Matlock, Derbyshire, England

Galena with Cerussite coating from Masson Hill Mine, Matlock, Derbyshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 40903
Mineral:Galena with Cerussite coating
Locality:Masson Hill Mine, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Description:Complex cluster of parallel octahedral galena crystals up to 30 mm on edge with surfaces completely coated with translucent yellow cerussite microcrystals. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #4151; collected by Roger Harker
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:0.2-30.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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