Spinel-twinned Galena (RARE), Fluorite & Calcite

Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 6.4 x 5.0 cm
Start Time: 05/12/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/18/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

RARE, splendent, sharp, metallic-gray galena spinel-twins are impressively clustered and aesthetically framed up top by the glassy, gem, stepped-growth, pastel-green fluorite cuboctahedrons. The striking large spinel-twinned galena is 2.5 x 2.0 cm. A calcite shard adds interest. The fluorite fluoresces purple and the calcite bright orange. A well-balanced, aesthetic and RARE galena combination piece from the famous mines at Naica. From a lead minerals collection.

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