Galena with Dolomite

specimen number:
1115162

location:
Big Bear orebody, Fletcher mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA

description:
Sharp lustrous penetration twinned crystals of galena measuring to 1.0 cm in size across this white dolomite crystal matrix. An excellent example for this type of twinning for the species from this mining district. The piece is in very good condition. The dolomite crystals are brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

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