Galena with Quartz, Dolomite
specimen number:
1651356
location:
Boltsburn mine, Rookhope, Co. Durham, England, UK
description:
A good old time British specimen with semi lustrous cubic crystals of galena measuring to 2.2 cm in size and scattered nicely across the top of this crystallized quartz matrix with micro crystals of either ankerite or dolomite. Slight cleaving along the lower left edge of the piece as seen in the video, all of the prominent crystals are in perfect condition.
Size: 10.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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