Galena (superb for locale) ex Milton Lavers Collection

Item Description

Important for the locale! A sculptural intergrown cluster of galena cubes from this renowned deposit. Some faces are brilliant metallic, while others have an oxide coating, adding character and contrast. Every turn presents a different prespective to this classic and excellent example from the well-known Milton Lavers Collection and then the Robert Sielecki collection in Melbourne. Well-formed cubic galena crystal clusters are not that common from here and this is a highly representative specimen of the species but a very IMPORTANT one for this particular locale, where crystallized galena is so rare despite the massive amounts of ore tonnage. valued at $750-1000.