Galena & Sphalerite (Lillie & Bartels Coll.)

Rosiclare Level, Main Orebody, Denton Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois
Small Cabinet, 6.7 x 5.5 x 4.1 cm
Start Time: 10/24/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/31/2019 6:35:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Splendent sharp battleship-gray galena cubes with nifty modified corners are tightly intergrown on this sculptural and showy small cabinet from the famous Denton Mine. The large cube is 2.9 cm. The attachment on the bottom is peppered with tiny rubyjack sphalerite crystals. Previously in the Ross Lillie Collection and collected in April, 1994. Ex Ted Bartels Collection. This classic and excellent Denton Mine galena has multiple fine display views.

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