Octahedral Galena Growths
Octahedral Galena Growths from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Gray octahedral Galena crystals in parallel orientation. (The surfaces of the Galena crystals have a thin coating of greenish secondary alteration, probably Anglesite. The parallel faces reflect light simultaneously making it very showy. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #33.
Locality Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Dimensions 6 x 5 x 3 cm.
Specimen Grade B
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