Galena cuboctahedrons w/ Quartz (rare old combo)

Tri-State District, Cherokee Co., Kansas
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 6.0 x 3.7 cm
Start Time: 08/01/2016 6:30:00 am (CDT)
End Time: 08/04/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking, 4.7 cm, super-sharp, highly lustrous, battleship-gray galena cuboctahedron is dramatically set on the chert matrix wedge covered with contrasting sparkly drusy quartz and a smaller galena on this exceptional and rare small cabinet old-timer from the Kansas portion of the famous Tri-State District. The display faces are pristine on this very fine and sculptural galena specimen valued at $950. The piece has several fine display views. Classic galena.

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