Galena on Sphalerite (classic locale)

Ruhr Coal Mining area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Small Cabinet, 9.1 x 6.8 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 05/29/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/05/2014 6:37:23 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Galena specimens of this quality are RARE from this old coal mining district. Large, well-formed, discrete, yet intergrown crystals of galena, to 3.0 cm across, completely cover the massive sphalerite matrix with marcasite and make for a sculptural piece. The crystals have fine luster and a uniform battleship gray color. An outstanding and probably old galena specimen! Ex John Grieger Collection, a prominent California dealer and collector from the 1930s to late 70s.

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