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Galena on Sphalerite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Galena on Sphalerite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 35143
Mineral:Galena on Sphalerite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Metallic octahedral galena crystals up to 12 mm on black sphalerite crystals up to 8 mm. The edges of the galena crystals are naturally rounded due to minute crystal layers (visible under magnification).
Overall Size:28x22x20 mm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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