Mineral: Galena
Locality: Denton Mine, Goose Creek Mine group, Harris Creek Sub-District, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
Dimensions: 11,2 x 8,0 x 7,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size : 6,2 cm Three interpenetrating crystals of galena, in the shape of modified cubes with microcrystals of chalcopyrite in the interstices, having developed above an aggregate of purple fluorite crystals of which the largest measures 5.5 cm MIM number 1464 Photographer : FMI / James Elliott

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