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Galena from Galena Mining District, Jo Davies County, Illinois

 
Galena from Galena Mining District, Jo Davies County, Illinois

Galena from Galena Mining District, Jo Davies County, Illinois

Galena from Galena Mining District, Jo Davies County, Illinois

DESCRIPTION:No. 32676
Mineral:Galena
Locality:Galena Mining District, Jo Davies County, Illinois
Description:Weathered cluster of cubic galena crystals with partially altered surfaces covered with scaly white cerussite. The bottom shows brilliant cleavage faces where fresh galena is exposed. Historic specimen with good crystal definition.
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:8-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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