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Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) from Mendota Mine, Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

 
Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) from Mendota Mine, Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) from Mendota Mine, Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) from Mendota Mine, Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals) from Mendota Mine, Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 63831
Mineral:Galena (cubo-octahedral crystals)
Locality:Mendota Mine, Silver Plume District, Clear Creek County, Colorado
Description:Highly lustrous gray-metallic galena crystals that are predominantly cubic form, but have diagonal octahedral faces visible in areas. Galena crystals from the Mendota Mine contain 32 oz./ton of silver.
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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