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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 44651 |
| Mineral: | Galena |
| Locality: | Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri |
| Description: | Gray metallic octahedral galena crystals in parallel orientation. The surfaces of the galena crystals have a thin coating of greenish secondary alteration, probably anglesite. The parallel faces reflect light simultaneously making it very showy. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #33 |
| Overall Size: | 6x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-30 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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