Cuboctahedral Galena with Calcite

Item Description

A trio of beautifully intergrown, splendent, sharp, metallic-gray galena cuboctahdrons forms a very aesthetic and sculptural small cabinet from the famous mines at Naica. The impressive large central crystal is 3.6 cm across and the patch of glassy and lustrous, tiny dogtooth calcite crystals is a fine complement, contrast and accessory. In great shape overall. The small bruise on the crest of the large galena is certainly only a modest detraction to this classic and excellent two-sided Naica galena. Pink LW UV calcite fluorescence. Fine galena from Naica is actually quite rare and desired among collectors who want something different from the usual Missouri material.