Galena Annabel Lee mine Harris Creek Sub-District Hardin Co....
Galena Annabel Lee mine Harris Creek Sub-District Hardin Co. Illinois, USA 2.48 x 2.02 x 0.87 inches (6.30 x 5.14 x 2.20 cm) This important ore of Lead, which is also a source of Silver, has the fascinating cubic crystal form that is consistent with specimen Galena. This piece has relatively big and blocky crystals on its primary surface, while the reverse has a mix of smaller crystal clusters of both the "Lead glance" and metallic Sphalerite. [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Galena Annabel Lee mine Harris Creek Sub-District Hardin Co. Illinois, USA 2.48 x 2.02 x 0.87 inches (6.30 x 5.14 x 2.20 cm) This important ore of Lead, which is also a source of Silver, has the fascinating cubic crystal form that is consistent with specimen Galena. This piece has relatively big and blocky crystals on its primary surface, while the reverse has a mix of smaller crystal clusters of both the "Lead glance" and metallic Sphalerite. [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
HID09710052018
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