An excellent combination specimen from this famous US locality.
Specimen consists of a large, lustrous and shining Galena crystal nestled within a fractured matrix of dolostone. The matrix is decorated beautifully with a coating of Dolomite and iridescent Chalcopyrite crystals. There are also a number of smaller Galena crystals within the fractured dolostone.
Specimen has a cut base.
DETAILS-
Location- Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA.
Dimensions- 23 × 15 × 13 cm. Weight- 5.6 kg
Size Range- Large Cabinet.
Largest Crystal- Galena 65mm x 50mm.
Condition- Excellent.
Treatment- Sodium Dithionite (removal of iron stains and enhances colour of Chalcopyrite).
Specimen includes- 1 Card(s) of Provenance. Formerly- Open adit west.
NOTES-
-All weights and dimensions are approximate.
-Minerals stated on Specimen are to the best of my knowledge.
-Locality stated is as accurate as is known.
Specimen Video- See Instagram.
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An excellent combination specimen from this famous US locality.
Specimen consists of a large, lustrous and shining Galena crystal nestled within a fractured matrix of dolostone. The matrix is decorated beautifully with a coating of Dolomite and iridescent Chalcopyrite crystals. There are also a number of smaller Galena crystals within the fractured dolostone.
Specimen has a cut base.
DETAILS-
Location- Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA.
Dimensions- 23 × 15 × 13 cm. Weight- 5.6 kg
Size Range- Large Cabinet.
Largest Crystal- Galena 65mm x 50mm.
Condition- Excellent.
Treatment- Sodium Dithionite (removal of iron stains and enhances colour of Chalcopyrite).
Specimen includes- 1 Card(s) of Provenance. Formerly- Open adit west.
NOTES-
-All weights and dimensions are approximate.
-Minerals stated on Specimen are to the best of my knowledge.
-Locality stated is as accurate as is known.
Specimen Video- See Instagram.
ATTENTION !!!
SHIPPING COST- At checkout, please check your Delivery Destination for actual Shipping cost!
(UK or Rest Of World).