Spinel-twinned Galena w/ Quartz (rare) Whitmore Coll.

Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru
Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 6.7 x 4.9 cm
Start Time: 12/01/2011 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/08/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Fine galena specimens from this district are uncommon and spinel-twins are EXTREMELY RARE. This excellent mounded piece is comprised entirely of jackstraw clusters of splendent, metallic-gray, spinel-twins. Small frosted quartz points are festooned on one side and are a fine accent. Outstanding and rare combination material from this noted locale from the Robert Whitmore Collection.

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