Galena (twin)
specimen number:
3931300
location:
Huaron mine, Pasco, Peru
description:
Nice old specimen from this well-known locality showing twinned crystals of galena to almost 2.0 cm in size on matrix. In good condition with minimal micro-chipping present. The previous label refers to these as spinel law twin crystals, however they are penetration twins.
Size: 6.0 x 5.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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