Galena, Sphalerite, Calcite & Siderite (Schlichter Coll.)

Item Description

Splendent, sharp, metallic-gray, cuboctahedral and spinel-twinned galena crystals to 1.8 cm are nicely complimented by: lustrous, jet-black, striated, sphalerite crystals; a rich sprinkling of glassy calcite rhombs; and one large pod and several small pods of sparkly, spherical aggregates of light brown siderite blades. This is very fine, showy and uncommon CABINET combination material with a bit of periphery wear from the famous Nikolaevskiy Mine at Dalnegorsk. Seldom available in this combination quality. Ex Schlichter Collection. Valued at $300-350.