Galena and Sphalerite . New Galena, New Britain Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. 15.0 x 10.2 x 7.4 cm (...

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Galena and Sphalerite
New Galena, New Britain Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
15.0 x 10.2 x 7.4 cm (5.91 x 4.02 x 2.91 in)

A dramatic specimen from a locality that very rarely produced any specimen-grade materials that presents several cubic crystals of Galena with smaller tetrahedral Sphalerite crystals speckled across an earthy matrix. The Galena reaches up to 1.6 centimeters, has a metallic grey color, frosted appearance, and is riddled with epitaxial growths of Galena that heavily texture each of the cubic faces. While subtle, the rest of the matrix is covered in a very thin, microcrystalline Quartz druse that gives a mild shimmering effect to the specimen.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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