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Mineral Specimens with Galena
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13.7 x 8.9 x 7.0 cm. A huge specimen of galena matrix covered with gemmy, pastel-green crystals of fluorite. The fluorite crystals are to 2 inches, 5 cm. They are very transparent, deeply gemmy so that you can see into them to the matrix an inch or so underneath. The coverage is all around the specimen, 360-degrees, up and over all sides. A beautiful accent of jet-black sphalerite crystals hangs on one side. Weighs 1.5 kilograms. A major example from the 2006 finds here.
9.0 x 6.6 x 4.7 cm. Perched aesthetically on a contrasting matrix of silvery galena and stark white calcite, is a cluster of intergrown, glassy and gemmy spinel-twinned crystals of fluorite. The fluorite cluster measures 6 cm across. Minor, white calcite crystals, to 0.75 cm in length are associated with the galena crystals that reach 0.5 cm across. This is an appealing combination specimen from Naica with lots of contrast. The aesthetic perch of the fluorite atop the stalk of matrix makes it unusual, as does the twinning so evident in the crystal itself. This is a classic color, a pastel green hue, for the locale. Probably it was mined in the 1980s. This specimen was on loaned exhibit in the University of Arizona Museum for over a decade until my purchase of this collection in 2008. Ex. Dr. Miguel Romero Collection.
14.0 x 13.0 x 7.8 cm. This is a solid, intergrown galena specimen that is simply stunning in person for its very bright metallic lustre and complex crystal forms. But to me, the key ingredient for this becoming a world class galena specimen, is that all the crystals (to 5cm) have a slightly melted appearance and the piece overall is unique amongst thousands of other galena specimens for this effect. For accent there is a druse of white quartz crystals on some of the galena crystals. This specimen was on loaned exhibit in the University of Arizona Museum for over a decade until my purchase of this collection in 2008. Ex. Dr. Miguel Romero Collection.
9.9 x 7.3 x 6.0 cm. Superb, flower-like rosettes, composed of diverging crystals of lustrous and translucent calcite are aesthetically perched on massive, metallic galena. The largest rosette measures nearly 5 cm in length. It is a striking piece more reminiscent of Romanian material, than of Mexican. This specimen was on loaned exhibit in the University of Arizona Museum for over a decade until my purchase of this collection in 2008. Ex. Dr. Miguel Romero Collection.
13.4 x 9.5 x 5.2 cm. In appearance this galena specimen resembles an Oreo cookie with galena on both sides of a calcite layer. Intergrown, splendent crystals of metallic galena form the bottom/matrix of this piece, draped by a vein of colorless, sparkling calcite crystals. Topping the specimen are large, complexly formed crystals of galena, to 2.5 cm in length. The combination makes a dramatic contrast to display the galena, and a true mineral oddity in its overall appearance. This specimen was on loaned exhibit in the University of Arizona Museum for over a decade until my purchase of this collection in 2008. Ex. Dr. Miguel Romero Collection.
11.1 x 8.0 x 6.4 cm. Aesthetically emplaced on matrix of massive pyrite is an unusually glassy and transparent crystal of pastel lavender fluorite measuring 3 cm across. The crystal exhibits slightly stepped growth with octahedral faces modifying the cube (accounting for the beautiful bevels on the edges). Minor white calcite crystals cover one of the fluorite faces, a nice accent. As an added bonus there are several lustrous, gray crystals of galena perched on a druse of yellow pyrite, adding to the overall sparkle of the piece. A classic combination specimen from Naica, but with an unusually fine fluorite, nice and isolated for the exhibition of its sharp crystal form. Ex. Dr. Miguel Romero Collection.
6.7 x 6.0 x 4.5 cm. Great aesthetics highlight this combination specimen with a matrix of galena. Aesthetically perched high on the galena is a single, glassy and gemmy, cuboctahedron of emerald-green fluorite, measuring 3.5 cm across. Wreathlike clusters of drusy, ivory-colored calcite surround the fluorite and accent it. The balance of the fluorite with the galenas also adds to make this a wonderful combination specimen for the locale, with most of its classic species on one piece. Ex. Dr. Miguel Romero Collection.
11.0 x 9.0 x 8.5 cm. Splendent, sharp, discrete, metallic-gray galena octahedrons to 3.6 cm are aesthetically perched on the mounded cabinet limestone matrix covered with lustrous gray calcite rhombs and very sparkly, brassy chalcopyrite crystals on this outstanding specimen from the Sweetwater Mine of Missouri. These are really superb, pristine galena octahedrons and can be viewed from many different angles. For larger, isolated galena octahedrons, this is one of the finest Viburnum Trend specimens that I have seen. Ex. George Feist Collection #2844.
4.2 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm. Totally gem, canary-yellow anglesite crystals are aesthetically perched atop massive galena matrix on this superb specimen from Touissit, Morocco. The sharp crystals reach 1.1 cm and the water-clear, gemmy nature and color make Touissit anglesite crystals like these, some of the best in the world. Very highly representative of the species and famous locale. Ex. Daniel Trinchillo Sr. Collection.
14.0 x 11.0 x 10.0 cm. An impressive cabinet combination specimen from the Borieva Mine at Madan. One end of this dramatic piece is highlighted by iridescent, golden, magenta and peacock-blue chalcopyrite crystals to 2.5 cm. Sharp cuboctahedral galena crystals to 2.8 cm, with fine gunmetal lustre are aesthetically nested in sprays of quartz crystals to over 3.0 cm. Classic Madan material.
17.9 x 11.4 x 4.2 cm. An old-time, superb, large cabinet galena specimen from the Joplin Field. Pristine, lustrous galena cubes to 2.2 cm are strikingly strewn on the crest of the angled wedge of coated chert. Ex. George Feist Tri-State Collection. It is number 2466. This historic, classic and important specimen comes with an A.E. Foote label, which dates from 1880-1895.
4.7 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm. A classic and desirable Creede Sphalerite specimen. The crystals themselves are very gemmy with the typical honey and green color that one is accustomed to seeing from this mine, and they are associated with minor Chalcopyrite and Galena. The largest Sphalerite crystal measures 1.3 cm across. You do not see these specimens any more, and they are simply some of the most classic pieces from any ore body in Colorado. From the Emerious vein. Ex. Richard A. Kosnar Collection.
5.8 x 4.8 x 4.5 cm. An amazing, iridescent, peacock-blue with magenta highlights galena octahedron is perched on silicified limestone matrix on this fine specimen from the less well-known West Fork Mine of Missouri’s Viburnum Trend. The sharp crystal is 2.3 x 2.2 cm, pristine and looks just like a very colorful Mayan pyramid. This is a very rare habit of coloration for galena. Outstanding material from this uncommon locality. Ex. Wes Parker Collection.
8.5 x 5.9 x 4.5 cm. An unusual, fine combination specimen from the famous mines at Zacatecas, Mexico and the Gene Meieran Collection. Some of the faces of the brilliant, steel-gray galena crystals are strangely melted and etched, especially the galena surrounded by the complimentary, sparkly calcite crystals. Fine combination material from this renowned locale.
4.5 x 3 x 1.7 cm. A string of superb, and rare, modified Galena dodecahedrons from the Tsumeb Mine. These Galena crystals range up to .8 cm, and have a fabulous iridescence that is not often seen from anywhere. For all its wealth of lead ore, galena itself in crystals is quite rare here, and hard to obtain. This is aesthetic also, and Charlie Key prized it highly, dropping it in with his great rarities miniatures suite from Tsumeb. Associated with minute mimetites and tennantites. Ex. Charlie Key Collection.
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