Dragon Minerals - November 24, 2024 Update

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39604: Galena, Marcasite and Calcite - $24
St Joseph Lead Mine, Viburnum, Iron County, Missouri
Small cabinet - 8.0 x 5.5 x 5.3 cm
262 grams
Specimen status: Available
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Abundant, lustrous to sublustrous galena octahedra cover two-thirds of the matrix pillar. About 40% of the galena is covered with dull, microcrystalline marcasite. (The marcasite lacks odor, and is judged to be perfectly stable.) Two opaque and somewhat incomplete scalenohedral calcite crystals are also present, but these are more important as a base for the specimen than of any main mineralogical interest. Sits perfectly for vertical display as shown. Except for the basal calcite, condition is excellent. Displays nicely.







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